Free butterfly wallpaper brings the butterflies closer to people through still pictures. Butterflies are such beautiful insects that are fascinating
to adults as much as to the little children. There are many different
species of this lovely creature all over the world. Some people plant gardens to attract these species out of a strong attachment to these creatures.
However what most people may not realise is that they have a fascinating growth cycle. They start out as eggs. The eggs have a variety of colours depending on the butterfly specie. Some are green, others are yellow and brown among other colours. From the egg
comes out the larva which is a caterpillar. Caterpillars are not as
beautiful as butterflies such that the transformation of the butterfly
in its growth cycle is amazing. From the larva stage the butterfly is
transformed into a pupa or chrysalis. At this stage the butterfly is
wrapped in a cocoon. It is at this stage that the butterfly metamorphoses
from a caterpillar into a beautiful, winged butterfly. Some free
butterfly wallpapers depict the growth cycle of butterflies. These can
be a complete science lesson for children and adults alike.
Butterflies have a lifespan ranging from one week to one year. During
this time they mate in order to reproduce. Once the female lays its eggs
the butterfly growth cycle begins again. They have interesting
colourations which have been the subject of much study. Colours may be
similar to those of plants as a way of protecting these creatures from
predators. With many different species of butterflies, free butterfly
wallpaper depicts some of the common ones. These show different features
and colourations.
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Butterfly wallpaper
is quite colourful since butterflies are found on flowers and plants in
gardens or in the forest. Some of the colours are quite dull while
others are bright. People can choose from different colour combinations
for their wallpaper.
It may interest you to know that the studies of the design of the wings
of these creatures gave rise to the designs of the wings of some
aircraft. The interesting colours of the butterflies come from the
minute scales which can rub off if touched. The brown and black colours
come from the pigments in the scales while the brighter colours such
as blue, red and green are created by the microstructure of the scales.
Studies of the colours of these insects inspired the development of the
light emitting diode.
Some scientists are studying the pigments in these insects so as to
develop novel nanosized colour pigments that are non-toxic for various
applications. Who knows what having free butterfly wallpaper will
inspire you to do? Is it not amazing that a small creature like a
butterfly has influenced humanity in such tangible ways?
Explore the different species of butterflies by choosing from a
selection of still pictures of butterflies in their natural environs.
Remember the butterfly has a long story to tell about the ups and downs
of life.