Metamorphosis

Look: 7 incredible views into the mysterious lives of butterflies

They’re more than just flashy colors.

by Jennifer Walter
endless repeating, colorful geometric butterfly wing drawing pattern
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There’s no mistaking the beauty of butterflies.

But besides their eye-catching colors, these insects are incredibly important pollinators for ecosystems worldwide.

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They also help contain pests and provide nutrients to the species that snack on them.

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