Sylvia Garcia took this photo of a Western Tiger Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio rutulus) as it was nectar-feeding on a ...

Butterflies are colorful, delicate, and graceful creatures that bring beauty to the world. They are also exciting to watch as they grow from one stage of their life to the next, including the stages ...

It’s a diverse family, with more than 500 swallowtail butterfly species fluttering over six continents. Most are tropical, but about 25 kinds are found regularly in the United States and Canada.

For many of us in the High Country, seeing beautiful butterflies fluttering through the air, or sitting on flowers, is a ...

An Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly on a Purple Coneflower in Durham County. The Eastern tiger wwallowtail is North Carolina’s state butterfly.

When considering a butterfly garden in South Carolina, it’s important to understand the needs of each plant. Here’s what to know.

Miss Molly butterfly bush is non-invasive and is a favorite of the Eastern Tiger swallowtail butterflies. Norman Winter Special to the Ledger-Enquirer Did you know that South Carolina has its very ...

Buddleia, also known as butterfly bush, is a common addition to any butterfly garden as well. This Eastern Tiger Swallowtail visits a Pugster Amethyst buddleia that is surrounded by Supertunia ...

Some of them are very easily recognizable and well-known, such as the monarch or eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Jeffery Starn and Jessica Hamel submitted this photo of an Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon) that was taken during a hike ...