What the powder on butterfly wings really is and how it protects them The Times of India TALGIC Glowing Butterfly Wings Pretend Play Toys Watching a butterfly's wings vibrate in slow motion provides an amazing opportunity to stop, look and breath as nature's canvas provides its own live mosaic. It's a moment to appreciate the visual Why do monarch butterflies shiver? They do this to increase their body temperature by warming their muscles so they can take flight., Photo Courtesy of Community Member Julie Bthanks Julie! Monarch butterfly opening flapping wings [Slow motion]