They're out to bait the Purple Emperor, one of Britain's most elusive butterflies, whose beauty disguises some filthy feeding habits. You never forget your first time, says butterfly enthusiast ...

University of Manchester scientists have produced stunning new 3D images of a butterfly developing inside the chrysalis using high-tech imaging techniques. The unique pictures were taken using a ...

Researchers from the University of Manchester have used CT scanning to take high-resolution 3D images of a caterpillar as it morphs into a painted lady butterfly. The scientists were able to ...

A scheme to plant hundreds of goat willow trees was launched last year, in a bid to attract the insects to the county, after the "iconic" purple emperor butterfly was spotted moving north from its ...