Flower patterns improve foraging efficiency in bumblebees independent of nectary guidance
R. Richter, A. Dietz, J. Foster, J. Spaethe, A. L. Stöckl
This study shows flower patterns improve bumblebee foraging efficiency by 30% through flight guidance, landing, and departure decisions, independent of nectary guidance.
bioRxiv · Jun 20, 2022Ecology