Scanning Electron Micrograph of Butterfly Wing Scales (IMAGE)

Duke University

Scanning Electron Micrograph of Butterfly Wing Scales

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A close-up look at the wings of the Rajah Brooke's birdwing butterfly with a scanning electron microscope reveals tiny structures in their wing scales that trap light so that virtually none escapes.

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Alex Davis, Duke University

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