Butterflies have long been believed to represent transformation and change, thanks to the stunning metamorphosis they must go through to go from caterpillar to the winged pollinator so many of us ...

Butterflies use color in ways we are only beginning to understand. The bright orange and black that identifies the migratory Monarch butterfly aren't just solid blocks of pigment, but a combination of ...

Butterfly wings are so synonymous with bold color that few people may wonder what makes them that way. But Yale University researchers studying the green color on the wings of five butterfly species ...

A prairie butterfly shifts color, behavior, and eye biology across seasons. Sunlight and air guide how it moves and senses ...

Butterfly experts have suspected for more than 150 years that vision plays a key role in explaining wing color diversity. Now, for the first time, research shows the truth in this theory -- at least ...

While preparing for a talk about using color in the landscape, I collected flowers from the office and at home to create a visual display of color. It was amazing to collect such an assortment of ...

There's just something magical about a garden full of blossoms and butterflies. And while there are many ways to attract butterflies to your garden — including putting out fruit for butterflies to ...