Though biomimicry has inspired human innovations ... and some can even send confusing countersignals. Butterfly wings tend to be black closer to their bodies, to help capture heat.

More on biomimicry: http://j.mp/RI3OOB Scientists believe the iridescent wings of the morphos butterfly could be used in technology to benefit humans. National ...

Some insects are downright scary when you get a close look at them, but that's not the case when you look at butterfly wings ...