The Iowa skipper butterfly, once prevalent in prairies across the middle of the U.S., is now at risk of extinction — according to the Center for Food Safety, which has petitioned federal agencies to ...

A butterfly species once common on Minnesota’s prairie is fluttering again over native flowers and grasses. Hundreds of endangered Dakota skipper butterflies were re-introduced recently to Glacial ...

As children, many of us were enamored with butterflies. Picture a childhood neighborhood stroll or hike. A butterfly flies right ahead, zig-zagging from fence post to tree trunk, and finally lands on ...

What Does a Fiery Skipper Look Like? A female fiery skipper has dull orange and dark markings, while males sport a slightly brighter orange, and dark, uneven borders. If you’re able to get close ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The Iowa skipper butterfly, once prevalent in prairies across the middle of the U.S., is now at risk of ...