Page 74 - Allah's Artistry in Colour

72 Allah's Artistry In Colour

A close-up of the scales on the wings of
butterflies
When we examine the structure
of butterfly wings even by consider-
ing their colourings alone, we come
across lots of wonders. The existence
of such an extraordinary beauty is
undoubtedly evidence of the exalted

The large Indonesian butterfly (left) has
two large spots resembling eyes on its
wings, which it uses to startle its ene-
mies. It is a satisfactory defence for
these butterflies. Other species such as
Monarch butterflies, on the other hand,
take recourse to other methods (right).
With their dark orange wings with black
patterns, they send "bad taste" warning
to their enemies.