Man uses dried flower petals to create prosthetic wing for injured butterfly
A man in Amman, Jordan, rescued an injured butterfly with a damaged wing and created a prosthetic wing using dried orchid petals he had preserved for nearly nine years. After researching safe handling techniques and carefully attaching the prosthetic with glue, the butterfly regained the ability to fly. The successful effort highlights a unique act of compassion and ingenuity in insect rescue.
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Lifestyle Man uses dried flower petals to create prosthetic wing for injured butterfly By SWNS Published April 30, 2026, 1:29 p.m. ET A man has given a wounded butterfly a second chance at life — by creating a tiny prosthetic wing from dried orchid petals. Morhaf Ghazi, 30, discovered the fragile insect while hiking in Amman, Jordan, when he noticed it was unable to flutter away as he approached. On closer inspection, he saw the butterfly’s right wing was badly crumpled, leaving it unable to fly properly. 7 A man has given a wounded butterfly a second chance at life — by creating a tiny prosthetic wing from dried orchid petals.
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