Though biomimicry has inspired human innovations ... and some can even send confusing countersignals. Butterfly wings tend to be black closer to their bodies, to help capture heat.

More on biomimicry: http://j.mp/RI3OOB Scientists believe the iridescent wings of the morphos butterfly could be used in technology to benefit humans. National ...

From transportation and medicine to materials science, biomimicry has led to innovations ... reducing the spread of infections. Butterfly Wings and Colour-Shifting MaterialsMany butterflies ...