Article 547Q8 The Stunning Clarity of the Elusive Glasswing Butterfly

The Stunning Clarity of the Elusive Glasswing Butterfly

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Lori Dorn
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A transparent episode of the KQED series Deep Look" examines the stunning clarity of the glasswing butterfly, their ability to become invisible in any situation and a natural anti-reflective feature that have interested scientists.

Ever wanted to be invisible? The elusive glasswing butterfly knows just how to do it. Its transparent wings, covered in an anti-glare nano-coating, help it hide from its predators in the rainforest.

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