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! Ever notice a monarch butterfly vibrating its wings? This isnt just random behaviorits a survival strategy called Shivering. Especially when temperatures drop, monarchs vibrate their wings to The Butterfly Effect Is Why It's Impossible to Predict the Weather Discovery What the powder on butterfly wings really is and how it protects them The Times of India Watching a butterfly's wings vibrate in slow motion provides an amazing opportunity to stop, look and breath as nature's canvas provides its own live mosaic. It's a moment to appreciate the visual Closeup Common Bluebottle Butterfly Vibrating Wings Stock Footage Video (100% Royalty free) 3835873777 Shutterstock