Endangered species lists are missing millions of animals, and the oversight goes far beyond limited funding or a simple ...

Arizona's most colorful insects are butterflies. The ultimate guide, from when they're most active and why they seem to ...

Butterflies have captivated humans with their grace and beauty since time immemorial and have also inspired art and folklore. However, butterflies are not just ‘pretty insects’. They are pollinators ...

Nahant Marsh held its 11th annual Monarch Party, teaching hundreds of attendees about the importance of insect conservation.

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Have you seen any dead butterflies lately? If so, the U.S. Geological Survey wants you to mail them their way, along with deceased moths and skippers. The agency is collecting specimens from six ...

It’s been roughly 80 years since the Xerces blue butterfly was last spotted flitting about on pastel wings across coastal California sand dunes. But scientists are still learning about the insect. The ...

The beautiful Xerces blue butterfly was a distinct species, according to a new study. It hasn't been seen alive since 1943. Reading time 3 minutes Scientists say they’ve confirmed a decades-old ...

There are plenty of things to buzz about when it comes to the 50 states. From their state flowers to animals, there are many fascinating pieces of fauna that identify and symbolize each state. Also ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The first insectile casualty of human activity in the United States was ...

The Xerces blue butterfly was last seen flapping its iridescent periwinkle wings in San Francisco in the early 1940s. It's generally accepted to be extinct, the first American insect species destroyed ...

Scientists have discovered a connection between ancient lacewing fossils and modern butterflies, leading them to dub the former “Jurassic Butterflies.” The large butterfly-like insects fluttered ...