R. Menzel

Landmark knowledge overrides optic flow in honeybee waggle dance distance estimation

The paper investigates whether honeybees use landscape memory from exploratory flights to estimate distance in their waggle dances, finding that landmark knowledge overrides optic flow in distance estimation.

Behavioral and genetic correlates of heterogeneity in learning performance in individual honeybees, Apis mellifera

The paper examines learning performance variability in honeybees and identifies gene expression differences between high and low performers in an olfactory task.

Generalization and Transfer of Navigation Memory in Honeybees

The paper tests whether honeybees generalize navigation memory to novel environments using harmonic radar tracking and statistical analysis.

Honey Bees Get Map Coordinates from the Dance

This study shows honeybees use the waggle dance to obtain both a flying direction and a map-like coordinate system to locate food sources.

Innovation in solitary bees is driven by exploration, shyness and activity levels

This study shows solitary bees can innovate by solving an obstacle removal task, with innovation linked to exploration, boldness, and activity levels rather than learning.