Bumblebees prefer larger bullseyes (IMAGE)

University of Cambridge

Bumblebees prefer larger bullseyes

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Bumblebees can distinguish between two artificial bullseyes based on size and show a clear preference for the larger bullseye size of Hibiscus trionum compared to the smaller pattern of Hibiscus richardsonii. The researchers also found that bumblebees fly 25% faster between artificial flower discs with larger bullseyes.

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Lucie Riglet

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