Wearing a bright outfit covered in shiny sequins is a sure-fire way to attract attention. Just think of stars on stage—Beyonce, Taylor Swift or Harry Styles—their bedazzled outfits catch the lights, flashing and sparkling as they dance in concert. Many animals also have brilliant and dazzling appearances. Jewel beetles look like, well, jewels and there’s even a fly so fabulous it was named after U.S. entertainer Ru Paul—Opaluma rupaul.
A bit of bling helps insects dazzle their predators, high-speed camera study shows
