Bumblebees Perform Well-Controlled Landings in Dim Light

To make a smooth touchdown when landing, an insect must be able to reliably control its approach speed as well as its body and leg position—behaviors that are thought to be regulated primarily by visual information. Bumblebees forage and land under a broad range of light intensities and while their...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Reber, Therese, Dacke, Marie, Warrant, Eric, Baird, Emily
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5021987/