City butterflies find refuge in botanical gardens
Botanical gardens and other urban green spaces can hold surprising diversity, according to a new study that shows they’re key for butterflies.
City butterflies find refuge in botanical gardens
Botanical gardens and other urban green spaces can hold surprising diversity, according to a new study that shows they’re key for butterflies.
Ruthless parasite plagues monarch butterflies
A debilitating parasite is invading the guts of monarch butterflies, researchers say. “It’s a signal that something is not right in the environment.”
Butterfly eyespots reuse genetic code for legs, wings, and antennae
How did eyespots on butterfly wings evolve? By recruiting gene networks already at work in the body to build antennae, legs, and even wings, research finds.
Butterflies inspire artificial colors for 3D printing
Researchers used a nano-3D printing method to recreate the brilliant structural color of butterfly wings. It could pave the way for new screen technology.
Butterflies inspire artificial colors for 3D printing
Researchers used a nano-3D printing method to recreate the brilliant structural color of butterfly wings. It could pave the way for new screen technology.