Certainly one of the
most
appealing
creatures in nature.
Characterized by sizable,
brilliantly
colored wings
that fold together when at rest
and a conspicuous,
fluttering,
flirty
flight.
Many species make use of
camouflage,
mimicry,
and aposematism
to evade their predators.
Widely used in objects of art and jewelry
mounted in frames,
embedded in resin,
displayed in bottles,
and laminated in paper.
Without defenses
they protect themselves through a flight
more unpredictable
than other species.
It's assumed this behavior makes it
more difficult for
predators
to catch them.