Multidimensional encoding of temporal features underlies song recognition in Floridian Ormia ochracea
Lauren J. Bitner, Jimena A. Dominguez, Luke Bemish, Quang Vu, Julia Morgan, David A. Gray, Andrew C. Mason, Norman Lee
The paper investigates how Floridian Ormia ochracea flies recognize cricket songs by testing if their preference is based on individual temporal features or derived relationships, finding that both pulse duration and interpulse interval interact to determine recognition.
bioRxiv · May 11, 2026 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition