Blue porterweed (Stachytarpheta cayennensis) is part of the Verbenaceae family. The bright green leaves have a quilt-like ...

A small blue butterfly that lives along the Florida coast is the latest addition to the Endangered Species List, federal officials announced this week. Effective today (April 6), the Miami blue ...

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CLARENCE, N.Y. — "Everything's connected, the cause and effect. One thing disappears, it's going to have an effect somewhere down the line. You might not see it right away," said David O'Donnell, ...

Scientists have confirmed that the Atlas blue butterfly carries the most chromosomes of any animal, with 229 pairs. Unlike duplication, its chromosomes split apart, reshaping its genome in surprising ...

Four rare butterfly species have fluttered into view during my continuing quest to photograph the endangered Mount Charleston blue butterfly. Forest-sent consolation prizes that I can’t complain about ...

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