Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, Vol. 52, No. 4 (Sep., 2002), pp. 296-302 (7 pages) In butterflies and other insects, fecundity generally increases with female adult weight. Hence, most ...

Butterflies (Papilionoidea) come in a remarkable variety of colors and patterns, from the orange majesty of the monarch to the lustrous red and blue of the peacock butterfly, but all butterflies ...

We love to look at butterflies because of their beauty and colors, but you can also enjoy a close look at the lives of butterflies. They contribute to the health of our planet. While feeding on nectar ...

There is genetic variation in the female mating rate in the green-veined white butterfly (Pieris napi), and females benefit from male ejaculates that contain both sperm and accessory gland substances.

Explore every stage of the butterfly’s life cycle in vibrant close-up, from egg to adult. Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly is a 56-minute narrated film that unfolds along the ...

AMES, Iowa — Enhancing the monarch butterfly’s habitat in rural and urban Iowa is the goal of a new, broad-based statewide effort. The Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium, established through the ...