04. Zoology, butterfly, shanty
Electron microscopy

Scales from the wing of a peacock butterfly, Inachis io in different magnifications. These scales have an intricate design and overlap like the tiles on the roof of a building. They allow heat and light to enter, and also help to prevent warmth from escaping from the butterfly. They may also be highly coloured. Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph, Magnification x260, x900, x10.000 and x20.000.