Threading the needle: Spatial constraints sharpen visual sensitivity in honeybees
Timothy Richard Jakobi, Matt Garratt, Mandyam V. Srinivasan, Sridhar Ravi
This study shows honeybees prioritize high-acuity inspections at smaller spatial scales due to collision risk, while relaxing vigilance at larger scales to conserve energy.
Biology Letters · May 6, 2026Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition