"Butterfly wings are essentially vector light-detecting panels by which butterflies can accurately determine the intensity and direction of sunlight, and do this swiftly without using their eyes ...

From the iridescent blue wings of the Eumaeus atala butterfly to the painted lady’s signature fiery orange, it’s no secret butterflies have some pretty captivating flappers. For a long time ...

Environment Animals Insects This butterfly’s transparent wings could one day save people’s vision See it with butterfly wings. By Kate Baggaley Published Apr 30, 2018 7:00 PM EDT ...

Using butterfly wings as a template for nanotech Not only are butterflies' wings lightweight, thin, and flexible—they also absorb solar energy, shed water quickly, and are self-cleaning.