A simple neural change alters mating preferences in male butterflies, aiding rapid behavioral evolution, researchers report.

The study focused on Heliconius cydno butterflies, which have either yellow or white wings. Heliconius butterflies have long fascinated biologists due to their diverse wing patterns, which serve ...

Heliconius are a group of tropical butterflies known for their wide variety of wing patterns and colors, which act as a warning to predators. Because wing coloration is crucial for their survival ...

Evolution of mate preference in polymorphic butterflies. These white Heliconius cydno alithea butterflies are mating on a passionflower vine, but the male had a choice between white and yellow ...

Male butterflies seek out mates with the same wing color as they find them more attractive, reveals new research. Genetics, vision and neural processing are all linked to mating behavior in ...

Evolution of mate preference in polymorphic butterflies. These white Heliconius cydno alithea butterflies are mating on a passionflower vine, but the male had a choice between white and yellow-winged ...

Montgomery Parks announced this week that The Butterfly Experience will return to Brookside Gardens from April 10 through September 21. Formerly known as Wings of Fancy, the seasonal exhibit allows ...