The secret of how butterfly wings get their vibrant colours has been revealed in a groundbreaking study. The way in which the vibrant colours of butterfly wings are shaped has been revealed in a ...

Butterfly wings get their color in ways that almost feel impossible. Up close, each wing is made of countless tiny scales that either hold pigment or manipulate light. The oranges, reds, and browns ...

Contrasting colours: The blue colour in the scales of a female Junonia rhadama butterfly is due to the scales' nanoscale structure, not their chemical pigmentation. (Courtesy: Rachel Thayer) The ...