Researchers have shown that inedible species of butterfly that mimic each others' color patterns have also evolved similar flight behaviors to warn predators and avoid being eaten. Researchers have ...

Researchers have shown that inedible species of butterfly that mimic each others’ colour patterns have also evolved similar flight behaviours to warn predators and avoid being eaten. It is well known ...

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2025 – Butterflies’ flight trajectories often appear random or chaotic, and compared with other hovering insects, their bodies follow seemingly mysterious, jagged, jerking motions.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Monarch butterflies in Eastern North America complete one of the ...

The white spots on a monarch butterfly's wings may help it migrate, according to a new study. (Pat Davis) Think of a monarch butterfly, and a distinctive image pops up: black-and-orange wings, with a ...

Monarch butterflies with more white spots on their mostly orange-and-black wings are more successful at long-distance migration. Some scientists... Monarch butterflies' white spots may help them fly ...