The morpho butterfly appears blue but it isn't actually. It looks blue not because of pigment but because of some very fancy scales on its wings. in the animal kingdom. Oh, also, the morpho butterfly ...

Over the next two weeks, nearly 1,500 Blue Morpho Butterflies will emerge from their chrysalises and venture forth into the Tropical Conservatory at the Sophie M. Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield ...

PINE MOUNTAIN, Ga. - September is Blue Morpho Butterfly Month at Callaway Gardens' Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center. Typically there are more than 1,000 tropical butterflies of various kinds flying ...

There are more than 140,000 species of butterflies and moths in the world, fluttering on every continent except Antarctica. Their wings contain countless patterns and colors, providing critical tools ...

It’s that time again: Time to get crazy about butterflies during March Morpho Mania at Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. Normally, the Chesterfield attraction keeps a few hundred blue morphos, but in ...

Twice a month, on Thursday mornings, Tad Yankoski listens for a doorbell. A priority package that left Costa Rica three days earlier is due at the Butterfly House in Chesterfield by 10:30 a.m. When it ...

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A new study has revealed that the stunning iridescent wings of the tropical blue Morpho butterfly could expand the range of innovative technologies. Scientific lessons learned from these butterflies ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The blue morpho butterfly is arguably the most glamorous insect on ...

Outdoor temperatures are rising, finally, but it won’t be all butterflies and blooms for a while. Sorry for that reality check, but don’t despair. Starting Saturday, spring breakers without a southern ...

According to the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition, the United States seized almost $200 million worth of knock-off goods in 2011, with untold millions more reaching shelves and back alleys ...

'Morpho Mardi Gras' will kickoff the garden's grand re-opening on January 30th after a month full of maintenance and upkeep. Guests can submerge their senses with views of beautiful butterflies ...