Discover the profound spiritual and cultural significance of black butterflies. Explore their meaning as symbols of ...

About 11 million of the butterflies were seen in the UK during the last "painted lady year" in 2009. Sightings of painted ladies have prompted the posting of countless pictures and videos.

Over 15,000 feet up in the mountains of Peru, a team of scientists watched in shock as a brown butterfly flew “happily” along ...

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 ...

The planting of non-native milkweeds along the migration path has resulted in the rise of a parasite called Ophryocystis elektroscirrha (OE), which infects and debilitates monarch butterflies.

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week. US Vice-President Kamala Harris arrives for a college athletics teams celebration at the White House. President Joe Biden ...