The Butterfly Effect by Dilshath Medium 12x Planter Flying Butterfly Stakes Wings Vibrating Yard Red MercadoLibre Butterflies vs Moths: What are the differences? Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art So Ive never seen this shaking before. This male is about 4 hours after eclose. Was walking on the ceiling and flapping wings normally. , Flew onto leg and shook a while. Later flew off and onto 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 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!