Why Butterflies? Monarch Movement Co Butterfly FAQ American Museum of Natural History Energy doesnt lie. My vibration doesnt lie., Peaceful creatures feel it they come closer, not away., Butterflies dont second guess energy, they land where its safe, where its calm, where Ever notice a monarch butterfly vibrating its wings? This isn't just random behaviorit's a survival strategy called Shivering. Especially when temperatures drop, monarchs vibrate their wings to generate heat and warm Fun fact about moths, have you ever wondered why they vibrate their wings? Moths heat up their flight muscles by vibrating their wings, since they do not have the radiant energy of the sun (being All About Butterflies: Climate and Temperature Insect Lore