Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI)

Blue morpho butterfly with wings spread, resting on a large green leaf

Posted inEnviro

Hot temperatures can change the configuration of tiny structures, such as the scales of the dazzling Morpho butterflies

by Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) 31 minutes agoAugust 20, 2026

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