Butterfly wings inspire new technologies: From fabrics and cosmetics to sensors Date: September 9, 2013 Source: University of Exeter Summary: A new study has revealed that the stunning iridescent ...

The blue morpho (Morpho peleides) is a spectacular iridescent blue butterfly native to the rainforests of South and Central America. The undersides of the wings are brown with large eyespots and ...

Gleaming in the air, the iridescent blue morpho protects itself from predators using the power of light. Native to the rainforests of Mexico, Central America and South America, this bright blue ...

The Blue Morpho's scales, in particular ... Researchers have also been working on recreating the properties of iridescent butterfly wings in a way that might be used to combat counterfeit currency.

Along with the more than 2,000 tropical butterflies seen every day in the Butterfly Center, the Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides) will be easy to spot. It's an iridescent blue butterfly native to the ...

Butterflies are among the most beautiful creatures on this planet. They enthrall people with their delicacy, innocence, and ...

Aside from being one of the largest butterflies in the world, the Morpho butterfly is known for its iridescent, bright blue wings that span from five to eight inches wide. According to Lisa ...

The exhibit, running from March 29 to April 20, showcases a diverse collection of butterfly species, from the iridescent Blue Morpho to the masterfully camouflaged Seasonal Leafwing Butterfly.