These optical illusions are why butterflies are so hard to catch

30 September, 2026 - Author: kmcjana

Nature, Published online: 30 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03124-w

High-speed footage of takeoffs reveal that the butterfly markings mislead the eye, making them harder to catch.

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