Climate warming reduces nectar quality in flowers, leaving migrating monarch butterflies with less energy to survive winter.

At first glance, the wings of this moth may seem unimpressive, but a closer look reveals an impressive mimic, from the perfect leaf shape and tiny veins right down to the broken edges. The orange ...

One of nicest experiences for gardeners is the observation of butterflies and moths in the garden. Years of natural gardening reward us with a wonderful array of plants that attract them until frost.

A recent discussion among friends centered on a pair of one-eyed sphinx moths. The moths had claimed a spot on a door and seemed content to stay there. Then it dawned on me that I couldn’t remember ...

Threatened by loss of habitat, industrial agriculture and climate change, butterfly populations have been dwindling in recent years in the UK. Butterfly Conservation, a British charity devoted to ...