Studying shrimp’s highly complex sensory systems ended up being excellent prep work for studying the comparatively simple mechanisms that determine the appearance of insect wing cases. The iridescent ...

Most insects have wings, and when they rub their wings together they make ... The top hard shell of the jewel (wood-boring) beetle is similarly iridescent and is used for necklaces — and believe it or ...

Species that fly in the day can afford to rely heavily on colours, and their displays range from delicate pastels to iridescent blues. Zilli says, 'Coloured wings are a signal to other butterflies.