Male zebra longwing butterfly vision sticks to a duller pallette, perhaps for mating reasons. The genes that explain this may help unlock how differences between sexes evolve. By Veronique Greenwood ...

It’s always a treat to spot Zebra Longwing butterflies (Heliconius charithonia). These exotic-looking insects are common in Mexico and Central America, and they’re found year-round in parts of Texas ...

In some species, female and male butterflies apparently perceive colors differently. Zebra Longwing (Heliconius charithonia) at the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas. Public domain image ...

Hurricane Ian impacted many of Florida’s beautiful and unique species. One of them, the Zebra Longwing Butterfly, virtually disappeared from the area after the storm. At the Tom Allen Memorial ...

I frequently see the caterpillar of the monarch butterfly around my garden, but I’ve never noticed any caterpillars that look like this guy. He was happily munching away on my passionflower vine. I’m ...

Gardeners should monitor lawns for tropical sod webworms and consider applying a low-nitrogen fertilizer in early fall. Fall is an ideal time to apply fire ant bait, manage standing water to prevent ...

Sightings of the zebra longwing, once the most prominent butterfly in Southwest Florida, have been spotty since Hurricane Ian. One group is working to bring it back. “Structurally, they’re built quite ...

A zebra longwing butterfly is native to North America, and one of the 324 species studied to understand population decline. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of ...

A zebra longwing butterfly rests on a branch at the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas, which is located in a part of Hidalgo County where new border barriers could be erected soon.

WINTER HAVEN — The search for a symbol in East Polk's largest city has taken a turn and lost its feathers. After previously deciding on the sandhill crane to become the new Winter Haven city symbol, ...