Butterflies start out as caterpillars and are transformed through a process called metamorphosis. Aaron Kuehn, North Carolina, 2023 Sunlight seeps through a window, reflecting on the camera lens ...

From the iridescent blue wings of the Eumaeus atala butterfly to the painted lady’s signature fiery orange, it’s no secret butterflies have some pretty captivating flappers. For a long time ...

A county wildlife photographer has revealed how he developed the techniques for his latest book of stunning butterfly images while resting in his garden during treatment for cancer.

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