Tim Gutierrez submitted these photos of an Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon) that was taken on a Tehachapi hillside.

We know about migrating species of butterflies, but they don't all fly south for the winter. Several overwinter in their home habitat and could use your help.

Dandelions aren't just weeds, they're important food sources for bumblebees, house finches, hover flies, numerous colorful butterflies, and more.

Before you add basil (Ocimum basilicum) to your garden, make sure it’s compatible with the plants that will be growing around it. They should have similar light, water, temperature, and soil needs, or ...

We don’t think so! Spring-blooming shrubs, like lilacs, rhododendrons, and forsythia, are standouts at delivering early season color and year-round garden structure. Enhance the show by adding a few ...

Spring in South Carolina is magical. The temperatures are warm but not too warm, the daylight lingers, and the magical sound of songbirds has finally returned to the Palmetto State. If you are looking ...

Let me tell you about a 35-acre slice of paradise that’s been hiding in plain sight on the Southern Illinois University ...

The Gardens at SIUE sits on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s just some academic afterthought. This place is a meticulously ...

Should you ever find yourself playing a trivia game on the topic of moths and butterflies, here are a few facts that might ...

She says when male and female insects look different, that is called sexual dimorphism – and this can happen in a variety of ...

Valentine’s Day marked Arizona’s statehood anniversary, a reminder that beyond hearts and flowers, Feb. 14 belongs to the ...

In addition to her academic role, Amy Loughman delivers therapies including ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) as a psychologist in private practice. “Butterflies in the stomach” is that fluttery ...