The monarch butterfly is a beautiful and colorful creature, but it takes a while to reach that part of its adult life.

These are one of our most common butterflies - adults are a gorgeous large black butterfly with two rows of yellow spots along the margins of the wings, and characteristic drooping “swallow ...

As pollinator populations decline, interest in the butterfly count grows. NABA launched its butterfly count program in 1975. During that first year, only 29 counts were completed across the continent.

No, it's an orange dog caterpillar, the larvae of the Giant Swallowtail butterfly, which is native to our area. Believe it or not, Digging In: Caterpillars take a bite out of citrus leaves, but ...

The black swallowtail deserves to be chosen as state butterfly because it is “a full-time Michigan resident,” Meyer said— it’s the only species that can be found year-round and throughout ...

To make ultra-black materials that won't weigh things down, consider the butterfly Date: March 10, 2020 Source: Duke University Summary: Some butterflies have ultra-black wings that rival the ...

The Michigan Garden Clubs seeks support of Senate Bill 298, which would designate the black swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) as Michigan's state butterfly.

In early July each year, about 30 local professional and amateur entomologists census butterflies in Niagara County. Their count is part of a national program, this year its 14th locally.