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What does give a butterfly its colour and sheen?

April 26, 2017butterfly colour sheen

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What does give a butterfly its colour and sheen?

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The hollow, pigmented scales that cover the wings of the butterfly (a bit like roof tiles) give a butterfly its colours. The sheen comes from the structure and the arrangement of the scales on the wings. A special reflection of the light is created, giving the wings a metallic glow.