Endangered species lists are missing millions of animals, and the oversight goes far beyond limited funding or a simple ...

The restoration of a Finnish meadow helped bring back a butterfly that had disappeared from the site after young Scots pine trees spread across its open habitat. The conservation effort combined ...

Butterflies have captivated humans with their grace and beauty since time immemorial and have also inspired art and folklore. However, butterflies are not just ‘pretty insects’. They are pollinators ...

The beautiful Xerces blue butterfly was a distinct species, according to a new study. It hasn't been seen alive since 1943. Reading time 3 minutes Scientists say they’ve confirmed a decades-old ...

Nahant Marsh held its 11th annual Monarch Party, teaching hundreds of attendees about the importance of insect conservation.

It’s been roughly 80 years since the Xerces blue butterfly was last spotted flitting about on pastel wings across coastal California sand dunes. But scientists are still learning about the insect. The ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...

Have you seen any dead butterflies lately? If so, the U.S. Geological Survey wants you to mail them their way, along with deceased moths and skippers. The agency is collecting specimens from six ...

Scientists have discovered a connection between ancient lacewing fossils and modern butterflies, leading them to dub the former “Jurassic Butterflies.” The large butterfly-like insects fluttered ...

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