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The beautiful butterflies which look like exotic plants as they descend on flowers to feed

These flowers may catch your eye for their beautiful colours and exotic patterns, but take a closer look and you will see the petals are actually dozens of colourful butterflies. The images, captured ... read more

Butterflies are beautiful but don't overlook moths

Moths typically get a bad rap. Their young have voracious appetites and are targeted for eradication because they eat our lawns and vegetable crops. But there are some that are actually pretty and may ... read more

Fall plants, butterflies, fields create beautiful scenes in September [I Know a Story column]

My favorite months are April and September because of the natural happenings that occur here during those months. I feel “fall in the air” during September, which is exciting and ... read more

Beautiful Video Of Butterflies' "Mud Puddling" Amazes Internet

The butterfly video took social media by storm. Butterflies are enchanting creatures, known for their striking colours and delicate wings. They are part of the insect order Lepidoptera and are ... read more

Be Blown Away by These 15 Images of Beautiful Butterflies

These shots from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show just why butterflies have floated into our hearts Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries Photographs selected by Quentin Nardi Text by Tracy ... read more

Beautiful dogwoods bring out the butterflies | Nature Watch

As I traveled around the area this week I was struck by how nice the bright yellow wild mustard plants in fields look even though they're considered to be weeds. And the flowering fruit, crabapple, ... read more

Butterflies and backpacks: Tlingit and Haida holds annual backpack distribution

“I like the flowers and the rainbows and the shine on the butterflies,” Taviana Cooper, who’s going into second grade, said. “I knew I was going to choose something pretty.” A total of 1,000 backpacks ... read more

Breathtaking pictures show the beautiful orange glow of millions of butterflies flying around a reserve after annual migration

This is clearly not the best place for butterflies to head for if they have a fear of crowds. But congregating on trees in their millions and creating a wonderful orange glow as they fly around, the ... read more