As we begin the month of July, we find ourselves in an interesting moment in the year. Most of the birds have already had their first round of chicks, and some species may try for another round of ...

In Oklahoma, by late November, native butterflies have entered overwintering stage. Curled up under a hay bale, hanging onto ...

Of the two forms of this species, the summer form (seen here) is a candidate for the most beautiful of our local butterflies. Credit: PHOTO BY BILL DANIELSON As we begin the month of July, we find ...

The Question Mark butterfly finds the syrup-like banana brew on this wood plank to be a perfect feast. MCT Just before the first cold weather of fall, I saw a butterfly on one of our large oaks. I ...

Just before the first cold weather of fall I saw a butterfly on one of our large oaks. I knew what it was from across our cottage garden, it was a Question Mark. When I showed the photo to a couple of ...

When researchers for the CBS drama “CSI” telephoned with a question about butterflies, Hazleton’s Rick Mikula had the answer. The CSI crew wanted to know if a blue butterfly lived within 30 miles of ...

My name is: Question Mark butterfly, aka Polygonia interrogationis. At first glance: You may notice a torn look to the edges of my wings. My brown, black and white coloring serves as excellent ...

There’s a beautiful butterfly fluttering about in Ohio’s summer sunshine that’s very common, but I would guess that most city dwellers have never laid eyes on it. People who chase butterflies for a ...

Butterfiles captivate with their ethereal beauty and ephemeral nature. But don't mistake their grace for frailty. These are tough insects. We asked experts to share remarkable facts about the ...

Recent summer rains have been a boon to butterflies because the moisture has boosted plant life on which they live. Rain-nourished flowering plants like purple coneflower, lantana and sage have ...