Exeter and Essex researchers analyze 757 butterfly morphs to show wing patterns and flight paths jointly confuse predators’ ...

In the natural world, mimicry isn't entertainment; it's a deadly serious game spanning a range of senses - sight, smell and hearing. Some of the most striking visual mimics are butterflies. Many ...

The peacock butterfly often cheats death with nothing more than a bluff, suddenly exposing its wings' prominent eyespots to startle predatory birds BLUFFING, the oldest trick in the poker-player’s ...

My interest in butterflies has been renewed after scant attention paid for several decades. I am building a file (small to date) of butterfly photos taken on birding outings. (I look for birds, but I ...

Birds and butterflies bring so much life and color to a garden, but like any wild creature, they won't visit if your garden isn't welcoming. If you're in the process of creating a bird-friendly garden ...

The showy colors of some butterflies could advertise their speed and nimbleness, much like a coat of bright yellow paint on a sports car. A new study shows birds can learn to recognize these visual ...

A robin and a Monarch butterfly sitting on a dead branch with moss looking at each other - Fercast/Shutterstock Among the multitude of reasons to want birds or butterflies around, their value as ...

A garden isn't just about plants and flowers. The real magic is when you see colourful butterflies fluttering around and hear birds chirping. If you want your garden to be full of these beautiful ...

Wing color patterns of butterflies perform different signalling functions, from avoiding bird predators to attracting potential mates. Such conflicting natural and sexual selection pressures may ...

In the natural world, mimicry isn't entertainment; it's a deadly serious game spanning a range of senses - sight, smell and hearing. Some of the most striking visual mimics are butterflies. Many ...