Surprisingly, little is known about how the environment influences the production of the
iconic orange coloration of the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus). Previous research …

Elucidating the adaptations that promote flight in animals can aid the understanding of
evolution and species divergence, and/or provide inspiration for aerospace engineering and …

The distinctive orange and black wings of monarchs (Danaus plexippus) have long been
known to advertise their bitter taste and toxicity to potential predators. Recent work also …

The migration of monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) in North America has a number of
parallels with long-distance bird migration, including the fact that migratory populations of …

The demands of long-distance flight represent an important evolutionary force operating on
the traits of migratory species. Monarchs are widespread butterflies known for their annual …

Long-distance migration can be seen throughout the animal kingdom and can have large
impacts on population dynamics and species distributions. The act of migration itself also …

Monarch butterflies are famous among insects for their unique migration in eastern North
America to overwinter sites in Mexico and their bright orange wing color, which has an …

Monarch butterflies are best known from their migratory North American range, although
many resident, year-round breeding populations are established throughout the world. Here …

The annual migration of the monarch butterfly Danaus plexippus is in peril. In an effort to aid
population recovery, monarch enthusiasts across North America participate in a variety of …

As ectotherms, insects often experience varying temperatures throughout their life cycle, and
some respond by becoming more or less melanistic (dark coloring) during development to …