Butterflies are known for the striking and often colourful patterns on their wings – but they’re not just there to look pretty. According to new research, a butterfly’s flight and wing pattern work together to create powerful visual illusions that help them evade predators. The study was conducted by scientists from the University of Exeter […]
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Get set for a painted lady summer: big year for orange butterflies in Britain
If you’ve spotted a pale orange butterfly dashing at frenetic pace through streets, fields or gardens, you’ve noticed the new migrants that will add colour to the summer in record-breaking numbers. What is expected to be the largest arrival of painted lady butterflies in Britain for 17 years is under way after heatwaves and favourable winds ushered thousands if […]