Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Reading the Rainbow: Butterfly Color Signals Combine UV, Visible Light

Four images of butterflies are shown. On the left, are dorsal (top) and ventral (bottom) views of Delias microsticha; on the right are dorsal and ventral views of Delias bothwelli. In each image, left wings appear as viewed under visible light, and right wings under ultraviolet (UV) light.

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A new study explores the patterns of pigmentation and wing scale structure in Delias butterflies that reflect both visible colors and ultraviolet light. Researchers say the classical palette of warning coloration may contain colors that humans have been overlooking all along. [Read more]

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