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Study Reveals 3-D Structure of Ultra-Black Butterfly Wings
A study has revealed the unique 3-D structure of ultra-black butterfly wings. (March 10, 2020)

New Butterfly Species Discovered in Alaska
A new butterfly species has been discovered in Alaska. The butterfly has been named the Tanana Arctic. (March 17, 2016)

Scientists Discover Jurassic Insect Fossil Resembling Modern Butterflies
Scientists have discovered an ancient Jurassic insect fossil that resembles the modern owl butterfly. (February 3, 2016)

Festo Creates Robotic Ants and Butterflies
Festo is back with two new robots. These robots are based on ants and butterflies. (March 29, 2015)

Monarch Butterfly Being Considered for Endangered Species Protection
The Monarch Butterfly is being considered for protection under the Endangered Species Act. (January 3, 2015)

Butterflies and Bees Observed Drinking Crocodile Tears
Researchers have observed a butterfly species and a bee species drinking tears from a spectacled caiman. (May 2, 2014)

Two New Butterfly Species Identified in Eastern United States
Two new butterfly species have been discovered in the eastern United States. (February 20, 2014)

New Green-Eyed Butterfly Discovered in Texas
A new green-eyed butterfly with an olive green eye color. The butterfly species was given the common name Vicroy's Ministreak. (May 28, 2013)

Scientists Reveal Metamorphosis Inside Living Chrysalis With Time-Lapse CT Scanning
Scientists have captured the metamorphosis inside a living chrysalis using time-lapse CT scanning. (May 18, 2013)

Researchers Study Butterfly Flight With High-Speed Cameras
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are studying butterfly's flight patterns with high-resolution cameras. (February 2, 2012)