The causes involve more than just habitat loss, but there are steps you can take to help save these delicate creatures ...

Half of UK butterfly species are in long-term decline - and humans are to blame - New monitoring has revealed that three ...

A new study warns that global climate change may have a devastating effect on butterflies, turning their species-rich, mountain habitats from refuges into traps. Think of it as the 'butterfly effect' ...

WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - The population of butterflies - the beautiful insects that play a vital role in pollination and the health of ecosystems - has fallen in the United States by more ...

This gives me a bit of hope when it comes to butterfly conservation. Because they have such short generation times, even small conservation steps can make a big difference and we can see ...

There isn’t a big difference between a butterfly and a moth, but we all know which one out of the two gets more love in the world. Butterflies are bright, colourful and pretty – you can get ...

Butterflies, known for their beauty and vital ... and creating habitat spaces like small brush piles for insects. "Even simple actions — like leaving a strip of wildflowers or planting species ...

Three quarters of butterfly species are in decline in the UK, but gardeners can play a key role in providing colourful visitors with much-needed habitats. Even small gardens in built-up areas can ...

Spotting this mating pair, he set about “creating the impression of a new butterfly formed from the two”. The wings of the male (right) are shimmery blue, while the females are muted brown with a row ...

A new study compiling butterfly surveys across the country found a 22% overall decline, while seven species found in Maine ...