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 ...

Examples of plants that different types of butterflies pollinate include: artichokes, basil, beans, cabbage, cauliflower, ...

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.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 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.

The exhibit also includes dozens of butterflies from other parts of the world, like the blue morpho ... iridescent blue morphos are around the size of your hand, they’re not the biggest ...

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 ...

Learn how this rare hue shows up in the natural world with some of the Smithsonian’s bluest specimens Ellyn Lapointe This time of year, the color blue is everywhere from holiday lights and ...