Astounding, even. At closer look, it appears as if two butterflies have been split apart, then sewn together. Chimera, you might whisper. Half-sider. Or perhaps you already know what a scientist would ...

New research shows butterfly populations have fallen dramatically over the past two decades, but there’s a lot you can do to help these fluttering flower-lovers, even if all you’ve got is a ...

America’s butterflies are disappearing because of insecticides, climate change and habitat loss, with the number of the winged beauties down 22% since 2000, a new study finds. The first ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s butterflies are disappearing because of insecticides, climate change and habitat loss, with the number of the winged beauties down 22% since 2000, a new study finds.

A sweeping study for the first time tallies butterfly data from more than 76,000 surveys across the continental United States. The results: Butterflies -- all of them -- are disappearing.

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CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new study found that butterflies are disappearing from the United States at an alarming rate, with most species showing significant population decline in recent years.

Binghamton University Assistant Professor Eliza Grames contributed to a study that found a 22% decline in the U.S. butterfly population over 20 years. Several factors contribute to this decline ...

If the joy of seeing butterflies seems increasingly rare these days, it isn't your imagination. We found declines in just about every region of the continental U.S. and across almost all butterfly ...

Butterflies, known for their beauty and vital role in pollination, are vanishing from U.S. landscapes at an alarming rate. A comprehensive study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found ...

Over the past 20 years the U.S. butterfly population has declined 22%, a dramatic loss that has scientists concerned. "The easy number to think about is the total number of butterflies in your yard.