New research suggests that a certain species of butterfly in South America originated in Europe and flew nearly 3,000 miles from West Africa across the Atlantic Ocean. Knewz.com has learned that ...

This peculiar sighting, considering these butterflies aren’t usually found in South America, sparked an international research effort to trace their origins. The research team employed advanced ...

Native to the rainforests of Mexico, Central America and South America, this bright blue butterfly has a short but stunning life. It is thought that the colour helps the males to mark their ...

As the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to protect monarchs as a threatened species, researchers and butterfly advocates are trying to learn more about monarchs in winter — and they’re asking for ...

Famous for the striking 'eyes' gazing from its wings, this large butterfly can be spotted a mile off. Native to the forests of central and South America, the banana-loving species wears a disguise to ...