Physical and behavioral adaptations to prevent overheating of the living wings of butterflies Nature Communications Monarch butterfly opening flapping wings [Slow motion] Ever notice a monarch butterfly vibrating its wings? This isnt just random behaviorits a survival strategy called Shivering. Especially when temperatures drop, monarchs vibrate their wings to 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! The Butterfly Effect Is Why It's Impossible to Predict the Weather Discovery 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