butterfly
Assisted colonization key to species' survival in changing climate
A team of researchers, led by biologists at Durham and York Universities, has shown that translocation to climatically-suitable areas can work and that…
Natural Solar Collectors on Butterfly Wings Inspire More Powerful Solar Cells
In the study, Di Zhang and colleagues note that scientists are searching for new materials to improve light-harvesting in so-called dye-sensitized solar cells,…
Minute insect develops long-term memory
If a specific butterfly anti-sex scent is coupled with a pleasant experience, then parasitic wasps are able to develop long-term memory and respond to this…
New study uncovers secrets behind butterfly wing patterns
The genes that make a fruit fly’s eyes red also produce red wing patterns in the Heliconius butterfly found in South and Central America, finds a new study by…