Roger Vila A male Acmon blue butterfly (Icaricia acmon). Vladimir Nabokov described the Icaricia genus in 1944. More Photos » By CARL ZIMMER Published: January 25, 2011 RECOMMEND TWITTER SIGN IN TO E-MAIL PRINT REPRINTS SHARE Vladimir Nabokov may be known to most people as the author of classic novels like “Lolita” and “Pale Fire.” But…
The Monarch chrysalis is one of nature’s most beautiful creations. This butterfly wears a crown of gold on jade green. About 24 hours before the emergence of the adult butterfly, the chrysalis becomes completely transparent, revealing the new butterfly inside. Breaking free of the chrysalis, a Monarch greets the world. After struggling free of the…