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Butterflies have long been believed to represent transformation and change, thanks to the stunning metamorphosis they must go through to go from caterpillar to the winged pollinator so many of us ...

Scientists have found a new way to see how butterflies develop their colors. Butterflies use color for a number of important functions, including as signals for mate-choice or to ward off predators.