Moths and butterflies collectively belong to a big taxonomic group called Lepidoptera. That name means “scale-wing”, referring to the tiny scales that cover the wings of most of these species. The ...

A burst of butterflies has suddenly brightened our garden. The ethereal winged creatures are emerging from chrysalises nestled in soil over the winter. Nectar-producing flowers supporting butterflies ...

The man was not happy with my butterfly garden article. He wrote: "You didn't tell me they'd eat up everything in sight. It's all gone!" Since then I have been overly conscious every time I write ...