Q: Why are my butterfly's wings shaking? ANSWER: All insects are coldblooded unlike birds and mammals that maintain a constant high temperature. A butterfly vibrates its wings to increase the metabolic Closeup Common Bluebottle Butterfly Vibrating Wings Stock Footage Video (100% Royalty free) 3835873777 Shutterstock Advanced Optics on Butterfly Wings Live Science Fantastic facts about butterflies: Everything you need to know, according to science BBC Science Focus Magazine Did you know Monarch butterflies shiver their wings to stay warm? When temperatures drop, these delicate pollinators vibrate their wings rapidly in a behavior called shivering. This tiny motion generates heat, helping The Science Behind Butterfly Vision And Body Temperature : Short Wave : NPR