Butterflies
"This means that those returning in the spring will be the ‘great-great-grandchildren’ of those that left the previous autumn…"
Mike Unwin explores just how far this remarkable butterfly species travels when migrating
"To survive the winter it builds itself a life-support bubble. We can assume that the structure is more or less sealed..."
Nick Baker takes an in-depth look at the marsh fritillary's winter survival skills
Butterfly vs moth: what's the difference between them - AND just how do you tell what you're looking at?
Many people ask what the difference is between butterflies and moths, but the answer is not as straightforward as most would think, says Butterfly Conservation
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How does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly? A guide to nature’s greatest transformation
The metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly is miraculous, but how does the process actually work, and what happens inside that pupa?
Silver-washed fritillary: a guide to one of Britain's biggest butterflies, including how they mate
Nick Baker takes a look at one of Britain's biggest butterflies, the silver-washed fritillary
Can butterflies hiss?
Did you know peacock butterfly can ward off attackers by 'hissing'?
The butterfly life cycle explained
Richard Fox explores the life cycle of a butterfly
Mega insect migration stuns scientists
Seeing millions of insects cross from Asia to Europe has been a revelation
How to make a butterfly-friendly garden
It's easy to attract a range of butterfly species to your garden, and our expert guide offers some top tips for doing so.
