The diverse and colorful wing patterns of butterflies and moths provide some of the most iconic examples of the evolutionary process. Researchers studying gene expression in a range of moth and ...

For centuries, the dazzling colours and intricate wing designs of butterflies have fascinated people. These insects have an incredible variety of markings, from the bright warning patterns of tropical ...

Engineered mutant butterflies give a glimpse deep into the genetic roots of wing patterns, an international team reported Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The authors of ...