Commonly known as milkweed, Asclepias is a genus of herbaceous, perennial plants in the Apocynaceae (dogbane) plant family. Named for Asclepius, the Greek god of healing, plants exude a sticky, milky ...

The last five decades have not been good to insects. During this 50-year period, pesticide use and climate change have shrunk ...

When planning your garden, make sure to avoid using these popular (but invasive) plants; consider swapping them out for ...

Among the species hardest hit is the monarch butterfly, with its vivid orange-and-black wings and one of the most ...

Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) have long captivated humans due to their fascinating life cycles and physical characteristics. On top of this, this type of butterfly is known for having long ...

The world’s essential pollinators – bees, moths and butterflies – bring color to the world and put food on our plates. Far ...

The butterfly population in the U.S. has dropped more than 20% over the past two decades. Some species living in Connecticut ...

They will feed on the plant — and can be food for cardinals — for about a month. Monarch caterpillars feed exclusively on common milkweed, a perennial that flowers in the summer. This plant prefers ...

Sarah Schneekloth is a Mabel-Canton High School student, one of 15 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its 26th year.

Monarch butterflies are beautiful with unique migration patterns. Read here to learn about monarchs and their journey through Arkansas.