Last May, I saw many red admiral butterflies in patches of stinging nettle plants in Lancaster County Central Park. Apparently they were recently arrived migrants that wintered farther south. They ...

As we work our way through this marvelous month of May, it is hard to not notice nature happenings. Recent rains mixed with days of sunlight have brought dozens of spring wildflowers in bloom. Early ...

When out and about in Monroe County this spring, don’t forget to pay attention to what butterflies are flitting around. Local social media pages have noticed an early arrival that, while common, does ...

Butterflies and moths are common, easily recognized, and often taken for granted, but they have also been admired, collected, farmed, sold, studied, and subjects of art, literature and science for ...

We can't get enough of the Red Admiral butterflies that have swept into New York City. Yesterday's beautiful weather meant that many were fluttering about in the sky—or taking the D train. We asked Dr ...

The monarch butterfly is a beautiful and colorful creature, but it takes a while to reach that part of its adult life. Understanding a few facts about the process lets you observe it in nature with ...