Geomagnetic and visual cues guide seasonal migratory orientation in the nocturnal fall armyworm, the worlds most invasive insect
Yibo Ma, Guijun Wan, Yi Ji, Hui Chen, Boya Gao, Daihong Yu, Eric J. Warrant, Yan Wu, Jason W. Chapman, Gao Hu
This study shows that fall armyworms use both geomagnetic and visual cues for migratory orientation, with visual cues being essential for magnetic navigation and flight stability.
eLife · Apr 16, 2026Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition