First to sixth natural vibration modes of a butterfly wing in a vacuum. Download Scientific Diagram Why do monarch butterflies shiver? They do this to increase their body temperature by warming their muscles so they can take flight., Photo Courtesy of Community Member Julie Bthanks Julie! Bionic butterfly wings are ultimate heat sensors New Scientist Did you know Monarch butterflies shiver their wings to stay warm? When temperatures drop, these delicate pollinators vibrate their wings rapidly in a behavior called shivering. This tiny motion generates heat, helping Help! This guy has been been vibrating like this for nearly half an hour, he looks like hes fighting paralysis, can I help him? Butterfly wings are alive and double as hi tech sensors