K. Lunau

Mimicking orchids lure bees from afar with exaggerated ultraviolet signals

This study shows that the orchid Diuris brumalis uses exaggerated ultraviolet signals to attract bees at distances from its model plant, enhancing pollination success.

High innate preference for black substrate in the chive gnat, Bradysia odoriphaga (Diptera: Sciaridae)

This study shows that chive gnat adults prefer black substrates regardless of color hues, brightness, or ambient light conditions.