Rising temperatures can dull the brilliant color of blue Morpho butterflies, potentially changing how predators and mates see ...

Animals often evolve to have certain characteristics that help them escape predators more effectively. Some of these characteristics work to deflect predators away from the animal's head. Many ...

Hot temperatures during development can alter the scales that create Morpho butterflies’ brilliant blue iridescence, leaving ...

A fake head sounds like a stage illusion, but for some butterflies it can be a survival tool. National Geographic’s coverage of butterfly markings highlights species such as Bartram’s scrub-hairstreak ...

Many butterflies develop wing patterns that mimic other species to protect themselves from predators. While growing complex body parts like wings involves many genes, the difference between two ...

Blue morpho butterflies have captivated the human eye for centuries. We even have one as an emoji on our phones. In a recent ...