Our research into butterfly wings was inspired by the review article written by Vukusic and Sambles in Nature in 2003, where the authors described the nanometre-scale photonic structures in the ...
Butterflies and moths are masters of disguise, able to copy animal faces, rolled-up leaves and even snakes. Welcome to the kaleidoscopic world of the butterfly wing. How do butterflies and moths ...
Butterfly and moth wings can be stunningly beautiful. More importantly, some have colourful and elaborate patterns that serve as a defence against hungry predators. There are many butterfly and moth ...