Honey bees are more likely to return to the same flower clusters than bumblebees. This was reported by the US Department of Agriculture, under its auspices. carried out to work.
During the observations, 76% of the honey bees revisited the same area where the clover grew. Among bumblebees, this figure was 47%. In addition, bumblebees were more likely to return to large flower clusters, while the probability of honeybees returning to the plot was not dependent on the size of the plot.
To get back to the same place, the insect needs a reliable spatial memory that allows it to navigate complex landscapes. Both honeybees and bumblebees have demonstrated this ability, and so the reason for differences in behavior should not be sought in memory, according to study author Johann Brunet.
The authors suggest that the wasp’s pollen-collecting algorithm could be more exploratory—that is, they’re willing to spend time searching for food, often visiting multiple flower species in a single flight. On the other hand, bees have developed an effective communication system and are able to show their relatives the location of a inflorescence with the help of a “dance”, so their flight is likely to be more frequent. aim.
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