Six species of swallowtail butterflies occur ... develop the female dorsal pattern, enhancing their mimicry. A glimpse of a black swallowtail sipping nectar from a flower gives the impression ...

black, and white pattern on the monarch’s wings determined how far it could fly. First, they measured the proportions of colors on 400 pairs of wings from preserved milkweed butterflies ...

Iconic butterflies, known for their striking black-and -orange wings spanning up to five inches, are a beloved sight in ...

The paper kite butterfly, native to Asia, is light yellow or off-white with an elaborate pattern of swooping black lines and dots ... which differ in leaves, flowers, and seeds—can influence ...