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IT HASN'T been a great season so far for butterflies but when weather conditions are conducive the Speckled Wood is one of the most common species on the wing at this time of year. It is a smallish ...

Fluctuating asymmetry (FA) has been the focus of a wide range of evolutionary and ecological studies. It can be defined as small random departures from anticipated bilateral symmetry (Van Valen, 1962; ...

A new species of butterfly has taken scientists by surprise after it was discovered fluttering in Northern Ireland. Experts had no idea that the Cryptic wood white even existed as they launched a ...

Hello Wood’s Butterfly House covers an area of 300 square meters, and it was built from 20 tons of wood and 9 tons of concrete. The wings are painted with the patterns of the Poplar Admiral, one of ...

The butterfly is widely considered one of the most beautiful creatures by both children and adults. Luckily, insects can be preserved for study after they have died, and the butterfly is no exception.