On a beautiful spring day, it’s common to see bees flying as they pollinate all the plants in the area. But as the sun sets, you’ll see less of them around. But some will still fly around. Is this normal?
Can bees see in the dark, or are they blind?
Yes, bees can see in the dark using their eyes and three unique light-collecting structures on their head called ocelli. Bees have three ocelli on their heads, two dorsal ocelli, and one central ocellus. These are responsible for reflecting light and are used to help the bee position itself correctly relative to the sun. This makes it easier for them to navigate during the day. The three ocelli can even help in the dark, as nocturnal bees have enlarged ocelli that can detect even the slightest change in light.
How Do Bees See Inside a Dark Hive?
In a dark beehive, bees find their way without any other source of light available by using all of their senses and particular parts of their bodies to navigate inside the hive. They use their sensory system to feel and touch the walls within the beehive, allowing them to move around without bumping into things.
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