139K views · 6.6K reactions | The wings of blue morpho butterflies are iridescent blue — but contain absolutely no blue pigment! The color is achieved by tiny scales on the wings that have ridges, ribs and other structures that play with the physics of light at the nanoscale to reflect only bright blues. | Center for Biological Diversity | Facebook

561K views · 3K reactions | Despite its name, the blue morpho butterfly’s wings are not actually blue—their appearance is the result of the way light reflects off of microscopic scales on its wings. | National Geographic History | Facebook

530 reactions · 57 shares | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “The butterfly garden is really fascinating, seeing all the different colors fly around.” – Gabriela M. Journey down a path of tropical butterflies at Fairchild’s Wings of the Tropics exhibit. With over 40 species continuously rotated, there’s always something new to look out for. Have you been yet? Purchase your tickets online today! | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden | Facebook