About 11 million of the butterflies were seen in the UK during the last "painted lady year" in 2009. Sightings of painted ladies have prompted the posting of countless pictures and videos.

Image credits: @dianamurguta Diana’s Instagram is covered in colorful photos and videos of butterflies. From dark velvety or almost fluorescent colors to almost completely transparent textures ...

University of Manchester scientists have produced stunning new 3D images of a butterfly developing inside the chrysalis using high-tech imaging techniques. The unique pictures were taken using a ...

The image of millions of butterflies in a magical forest won the European Wildlife Photographer competition and here are 20 more amazing category winners.

Butterflies have long been believed to represent transformation and change, thanks to the stunning metamorphosis they must go ...

Sue Bargh spotted this small white on a verbena that she grew to six feet (1.8m) tall in Chester If you're keen on pictures of butterflies, you're in luck. Sir David Attenborough has said spending ...