Six species of swallowtail butterflies occur locally, and they combine yellow, black, orange, blue and red in several diverse patterns that invariably catch the eye. We can marvel at them, but our ...

The female swallowtail butterfly (left) has extra orange spots and a different shape on its wings to mimic species that are toxic to predators, while the male (right) has the standard set of white ...

When it comes to survival of the fittest, female swallowtail butterflies are masters of disguise. They’ve evolved a clever way of mimicking the wing colors, shapes and patterns of their poisonous ...

The first time I saw a giant swallowtail butterfly years ago, I just happened to walk out to get the mail and saw it nectaring on lantana in my flower bed by the road. What a surprise! This huge pale ...

Scientists analyzed genetic data from a group of swallowtail species to find out when and how mimicry first evolved, and what has been driving those changes since then. Female swallowtail butterflies ...

Scientists investigating how one of the greatest shape shifters in the natural world is able to trick predators to avoid being eaten have identified the gene behind the fascinating feat. The African ...

The females of the common mormon butterfly are masters of disguise. Some of them look like the black-and-white males, but others embellish their wings with white brushstrokes and red curlicues to ...

Two weeks ago, on a Sunday morning, I stepped on the back deck with a cup of coffee to look over the garden. As I scanned the parsley, I stopped short. Upon closer inspection, I noticed eight black ...

Discovery in iconic species studied by Wallace adds to evolutionary debate over mimicry. You have full access to this article via your institution. The intricate disguise of the swallowtail butterfly, ...

You might look to the stars or your birthstone for a personal symbol, but have you ever considered butterflies? These beautiful insects offer a unique way to understand personality traits and life ...

The beautiful male emerged in October, eager to mate but destined for disappointment because he emerged too late in the season, just an example of natural selection at work I received an invitation to ...

The colors and patterns of black swallowtails reveal the diversity of evolutionary dynamics acting on the sexes and the various life-history stages Six species of swallowtail butterflies occur locally ...