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Macro photography reveals hidden art in butterfly and moth wings

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Feb 24, 2026
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An Angled Sunbeam butterfly (Curetis acuta) (Shubhrojyoti/shutterstock.com)

These stunning photos of butterfly and moth wings were taken by photographer @sagaoptics. Shot with a macro lens, they reveal every fiber and pattern of the insect wing up close. Each one feels like a secret work of art, hidden just beyond what the naked eye can see.

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