Butterflies are beloved. Some folks consider these beautiful pollinators messengers from heaven, although, more realistically, they are a sensitive indicator species that reveals the health of their ...

From the Miami blue to the Schaus' swallowtail, South Florida is home to many endangered and declining pollinator species that only exist here. The Miami blue butterfly alone has dropped by a minimum ...

Monarch butterflies are back in motion, fluttering their way through Texas on a 3,000-mile journey that is part science, part magic, and all heart. While their wings may be delicate, their story is ...

Mushrooms may not be the first food that comes to mind when we imagine the diets of wild primates—or our early human ancestors. We tend to think of fruits and green leaves as the preferred foods for ...

Humans are animal chauvinists: we like our insects pretty. As fall arrives, the monarch butterfly and praying mantids may stoke human sympathy.

It takes more than flower nectar to attract butterflies to your garden. Learn the truth about common butterfly host plant myths.

Clothes moths can devastate your wardrobe, destroying everything from your favorite sweater to your most delicate garments. Here's how to identify and tackle these pests.