Interesting Engineering. Butterfly-inspired robotic wings fly with no batteries, just magnetic fields. Story by Christopher ...

Butterfly wing patterns have a basic plan to them, which is manipulated by non-coding regulatory DNA to create the diversity of wings seen in different species, according to new research.

The study, “Deep cis-regulatory homology of the butterfly wing pattern ground plan,” published as the cover story in the Oct. 21 issue of Science, explains how DNA that sits between genes – called ...

The top side of the Kallima butterfly's wings are brightly colored, featuring vibrant bands of deep blue, black, and orange. But when this butterfly flaps its wings, the undersides reveal a sharp ...

Butterfly and moth wings can be stunningly beautiful. More importantly, some have colourful and elaborate patterns that serve as a defence against hungry predators. There are many butterfly and moth ...

By studying photos of wing patterns of nearly 400 monarchs collected at various locations on their migration path, Davis and his co-authors discovered an interesting pattern—butterflies that ...

More than just pretty wings—get up close with the secret lives of butterflies in this family-friendly summer adventure this ...