Heliconius charithonia is one of the species of butterflies whose wing patterns scientists scrutinized to better understand the evolutionary process. This butterfly is wild-type; the genetically ...

One toxic butterfly species may mimic the wing pattern of another toxic species in the area. By using the same signal, they send a stronger message: DON'T EAT US! Now several research teams have ...

Spring is a beautiful season for many reasons, but perhaps the most magical part of this time is the abundance of butterfly ...

Butterfly wings show a spectacular diversity of patterns of colours and shapes both within and among species. Butterfly wing patterns are ideal systems for an integrated study of the reciprocal ...

Native to the Philippines, the Scarlet Mormon is known for its rich red patches that stand out sharply against its black wings. Males show brighter colours, while females mimic toxic species to avoid ...

Researchers use genome editing to explore how certain genes influence butterfly wing colors and patterns. Gene association, mapping, and expression studies have helped link the optix gene to pattern ...

An international team of scientists working with Heliconius butterflies in Panama was faced with a mystery: how do pairs of unrelated butterflies from Peru to Costa Rica evolve nearly the same ...