Wayne Johnstone of Blythedale Beach is a keen observer of butterflies, particularly those on the North Coast. In this first of a two-part series, he explains that butterflies and moths play a vital ...

Machine generated contents note: Evolutionary Origins of Butterflies -- Butterfly Anatomy -- Butterflies, Skippers, and Moths -- Scientific Names and Butterfly Classification -- Butterfly Life Cycle - ...

Butterfly garden ideas include nectar and host plants, water access, and pest-minimising practices to attract and support ...

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 ...

Because it tends to stay cool and wet, Western Washington is not a butterfly haven, lepidopterist Dr. Robert Michael Pyle said. “They are cold-blooded insects. They depend on the warmth of the sun to ...

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - On a recent weekday afternoon, squeals of delight rang out as a batch of new butterflies — just emerged from the chrysalis process — took flight, flitting by a gaggle of second ...

The California Botanic Garden in Claremont can’t open its Butterfly Pavilion this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but that shouldn’t stop you from seeing butterflies. Instead of going to ...