Oxidation and allocation of nectar amino acids during butterfly flight
Natasha Tigreros, Goggy Davidowitz, Chloe M. Burkholder, Chloé Chabaud
This study tracks the metabolic fate of sugars and amino acids during flight in butterflies, showing how flight intensity affects nutrient allocation between flight and reproduction.
Journal of Experimental Biology · Jan 2, 2026Peer-reviewedPhysiology