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Butterflies are beautiful creatures that typically have magnificent coloring and are associated with sunshine, flowers, transformation, hope, and freedom. They play important roles in the ecosystem as ...

A type of butterfly species was recently recorded for the first time in Ohio.The Ohio Division of Wildlife says the cassius blue (Leptotes cassius) was recorded in Ohio in October.Wildlife officials ...

From a butterfly shaped by 40,000 years of isolation to creatures 1,400 feet below the sea, scientists uncovered thousands of new species in 2025 — and these nine discoveries stood out amongst the ...

Butterflies are some of the world’s most distinctive insects – but it can be surprisingly hard to tell them apart. Some species copy each other’s appearance, while others haven’t been seen alive in ...

An international team of scientists have identified nine new species of butterflies using a combination of geographical, morphological and molecular analysis. Their paper, "Diagnostic male secondary ...

The Fender's blue butterfly has fluttered away from the brink of extinction. The species, once so rare it was thought to be extinct, is no longer considered endangered, according to a January 11 news ...

People love butterflies. Welcomed by gardeners and just about anyone who spends time outdoors, butterflies are the endearing visitors that flutter along our landscapes from spring thaw to fall frost ...

A colorful new butterfly species that lives high up in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains has been identified by scientists. Researchers have given the species the scientific name Actinote ...

In just 26 years, the distribution of rare butterflies has plummeted by 72% in Eastern Denmark. Several species are threatened with extinction, yet the conservation actions aiming to safeguard species ...

The Fender’s blue butterfly has fluttered away from the brink of extinction. The species, once so rare it was thought to be extinct, is no longer considered endangered, according to a January 11 news ...