Upside-Down Fly
We have traced the gradual evolution of micro-mirrors in a group of tiny flies to this species, which reflects a narrow beam of sunlight back into the sky to attract a mate. We are using this reflector to inspire new types of mirrors without metals and solar concentrators.
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