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.

On any trip to a natural habitat you may experience something memorable, uplifting or mysterious. If you are fortunate, you may experience all three, as I did recently. Strolling through our longleaf ...