Why does this butterfly have crumpled wings like this? Nature Talk iNaturalist Community Forum 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 All About Butterflies: Climate and Temperature Insect Lore 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! Can a Butterfly Flapping Its Wings Really Cause a Hurricane?