Ontogenetic expansion and regionalization of the triatomine compound eye supports flight-related vision
Tomás Manuel Chialina, Hernán Gentili, Sebastián A. Minoli, Martín Berón de Astrada
This paper shows that triatomine compound eyes grow beyond expected sizes and become asymmetrical in adults, with increased ventral sensitivity, suggesting vision supports flight.
bioRxiv · Apr 14, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience