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Butterflies and Optical Illusions in Nature and Science
Butterflies reveal optical illusions as wings shimmer and colors arise from light refraction. The National Geographic Society and the AEC at Berkeley study wing scales, noting Papilio ulysses and Morpho peleides produce color without pigment. Scales per square inch reach 163 rows, totaling around 99 000 scales per wing inch, with millions possible on a larger wing. Wings shed dust when handled. butterflies’ hues inspire the name Lepidoptera from Greek for scale. Despite fragile wings, butterflies exhibit stubborn behavior, selective nectar feeding, and seasonal migrations. Some species sleep in warm indoor hollows, while collectors bid high at auctions for prized specimens.
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Mexico
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