Trapline foraging by nectar-collecting hornets
Mathilde Lacombrade, Kristine O. Abenis, Charlotte Doussot, Loïc Goulefert, Kenji Nanba, Jean‐Marc Bonzom, Mathieu Lihoreau
This study shows that Japanese yellow hornets develop trapline foraging routes similar to bees and birds, optimizing flower visits over time without always taking the shortest path.
Animal Cognition · Apr 19, 2025Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition