Did you know Monarch butterflies shiver their wings to stay warm? When temperatures drop, these delicate pollinators vibrate their wings rapidly in a behavior called shivering. This tiny motion generates heat, helping Watching a butterflys wings vibrate in slow motion provides an amazing opportunity to stop, look and breath as natures canvas provides its own live mosaic. Its a moment to appreciate the visual Butterfly Wing Translucence Enables Enhanced Visual Signaling Armor on butterfly wings protects against heavy rain Cornell Chronicle