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Extreme close-up view of the textured, veined surface of a butterfly wing under magnification
Extreme close-up view of the textured, veined surface of a butterfly wing under magnification

About this photo

This high-magnification macro shot reveals the intricate scaled texture, venation, and subtle patterning of a butterfly wing. It is ideal for science education materials, biology presentations, and natural design projects.

Prompt: “butterfly wing scales under magnification” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed macro image that closely matches the brief, with only minor subtle textural inconsistencies that are only visible on extremely close inspection.

Also searched as: butterfly wing magnification · insect scale texture · macro butterfly wing · biology microscopy

Direct file: 1280×1280 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this magnified butterfly wing detail photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Magnified Butterfly Wing Detail” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/magnified-butterfly-wing-detail-fcb5eeaa) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1280×1280 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “butterfly wing scales under magnification” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more science images like this?
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