A newly described butterfly genus has been named after a character in J. R. R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy.

Scientists found an “iridescent,” purple-winged butterfly at an Australia park and discovered a new species, a study said and photos show. Photo from Braby (2024) As sunlight was shining on a ...

Particularly key to the purple emperor's resurgence is the growth of sallow scrub in the area, a crucial plant for the purple ...

Our Southside Support Group is celebrating the holiday season by hosting a festive and entertaining Purple Butterfly Breakfast with Santa, supporting families affected by lupus! Live entertainment, ...

An August day in Mississippi can melt a burly, macho athlete and wilt even the most indefatigable steel magnolia, but the oppressive heat and sultry days of this last month ...

By now, all that's left standing is a single butterfly skeleton at Riverfront Park. Another's dismantled, stuck in storage. This week, we have a story ...