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Butterfly collections are a common sight in museums, their brightly colored wings and unique patterns drawing the eyes of ...

Researchers discovered how a butterfly parasite has silently affected butterflies for over a century using museum samples.

The butterfly specimens came from all over the world and were collected from 1832 to 2019. Because of how fragile the specimens are, the researchers had to use a special technique to avoid ...

When Ray Hatfield was about six years old, he became fascinated with the natural world and began collecting butterflies and ...

Butterfly collections are a common sight in museums, their brightly colored wings and unique patterns drawing the eyes of visitors. While these pinned specimens on display are stunning on their ...

From giant sea spiders to "sea pigs" and "sea butterflies" — analysing the rich biodiversity in Antarctica has thrilled ...