‘It’s alarming’: Butterfly populations are plummeting, stressing ecosystem

Butterfly decline another indicator of trouble

If it seems there are fewer butterflies than there used to be, a new study shows for every five butterflies you saw 20 years ago, there are now only four.

Pollinators in peril: How Western Slope residents can help contribute to the conservation of butterflies

The population of butterflies in the United States has declined significantly over the past two decades. Through its monitoring program, Colorado’s Butterfly Pavilion is looking for volunteers to help contribute to the research and conservation of the important pollinators.  The Westminster-based invertebrate museum’s Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network is entering its 13th year of having Coloradans collect vital information about the health o…

Speak out for the Monarch Butterfly

The Monarch Butterfly is one of the most iconic species in North America. Each year, these remarkable creatures migrate from Canada and across the U.S. to gather by the thousands in overwintering forests of central Mexico and coastal California. However, Monarch numbers in North America continue to decline. We have the opportunity to protect these dear pollinators.

‘It’s alarming’: Butterfly populations are plummeting, stressing ecosystem

Butterflies are one of nature’s most beautiful creations, but the picturesque insects are facing threats that are decimating their numbers.

To Puddle or Not To Puddle: Review Highlights Unanswered Questions About Butterfly Behavior

This post To Puddle or Not To Puddle: Review Highlights Unanswered Questions About Butterfly Behavior appeared first on Entomology Today - Brought to you by the Entomological Society of America. Many butterfly species often congregate in puddles, rotting organic matter, or other moist surfaces. A new review on "puddling" in butterflies details current knowledge on this nutrient-gathering behavior but also shows how much remains unknown about why…