Some butterfly caterpillars use not only chemical but also acoustic signals, mimicking the rhythms of ants to blend into their colonies and gain protection and food. This rhythm helps them be recognized as “one of their own” and survive inside the anthill.
A new study has shown that bumblebees are able to quickly pick up positive emotional states from one another through visual contact, challenging previous ideas about the social lives of insects.
A new study has shown that extreme heat can disrupt the temperature regulation in beehives and reduce the size of bee colonies, posing a threat to pollination and agriculture. Scientists recommend measures to reduce heat stress and help maintain stable bee populations.