RICHMOND — A red admiral stopped by the other day appearing, not from a Russian ship, but from a pupa. It was moving its wings slowly up and down, perhaps a newborn needing to dry them. It was ...

The monarch butterfly is easily identified by its bold orange, black and white coloring. This fascinating insect goes through an amazing life cycle consisting of four stages: egg, larvae, pupa, and ...

Project partners are grateful for the nearly 850 sightings reported last winter, said Anna Yellin, a wildlife biologist with ...

Monarch butterflies in Northern California are adapting to a changing climate by embracing an unexpected strategy: breeding in the winter. The shift could be key to the survival of the iconic insect, ...

You can support butterflies by doing these things: garden with natives and nectar plants; offer host plants; don’t use ...