New research uncovers the surprising role of plant scents in insect diets and evolution especially butterflies and moths.

We can celebrate the new season and the new month at several events this weekend, among them the Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and more! Let ...

Nectar-rich blooms are a lifeline for butterflies. Create a summer garden for these colorful flitting pollinators by sowing ...

Photo courtesy of Nature Collective Nature Collective, a conservation and science education nonprofit leader in San Diego ...

One of the best ways to attract butterflies is to plant a variety of nectar-rich flowers that bloom across the seasons. These ...

When people think of flowers for honey bees and pollinators, gardens and wildflower prairies often come to mind. However, ...

The scent of blooming flowers and fresh plant life is not just a perk of springtime; it is a key driver in the survival and ...

Every growing season, hundreds of plants are judged at the flower trials of the Penn State Southeast Agricultural Research ...

The reopening of the public comment period for the monarch butterfly will publish in the Federal Register Reading Room . A reopened 60-day comment period will close on May 19, 2025. Information about ...

Tami Gingrich details the characteristics, medicinal properties and benefits to wildlife of the American pussy willow.

In a recent study, a team of researchers led by Penn State scientists tested a new hypothesis for why some species of butterflies and moths have very specific diets, feeding on only a few types of ...