Physical Interactions Drive Collective Thermoregulatory Behavior in Honey Bees
Casey E. Lambert, Kyara Vazquez, Zachary P. Nelson, Chelsea N. Cook
This study shows that physical contact is necessary for honey bees to coordinate thermoregulatory fanning behavior, and higher social density increases the likelihood of contact and fanning.
Behavioral Ecology · Sep 9, 2025Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition