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Macro extreme close-up of iridescent butterfly wing scales in vibrant blue, green, and gold Royalty Free Stock Photo

Close-up abstract art features vibrant butterfly wing texture. Iridescent scales in red, blue, gold, yellow, orange, brown, green Royalty Free Stock Photo

Extreme macro of a colorful iridescent butterfly wing texture Royalty Free Stock Photo

Macro extreme close-up of iridescent butterfly wing scales in vibrant blue, green, and gold

Extreme close-up of butterfly wing scales highlighting vibrant iridescent colors. The scales are ovate and arranged in overlapping layers, displaying a spectrum of blue, green, and gold. Each scale shows fine parallel ridges that contribute to the shimmering effect, characteristic of certain butterfly species. The iridescence is due to microscopic structure rather than pigment, reflecting light at different wavelengths. This intricate pattern is crucial for butterfly communication and camouflage.