Butterflies vs Moths: What are the differences? Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art 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 Edward Norton Lorenz Quote: When a butterfly flutters its wings in one part of the world, Butterflies are tiny solar powered flyers! Butterflies are coldblooded and often sunbathe with wings openjust to warm up enough to fly. They can increase their internal temperature by vibrating their wings. You