Megalopta genalis (IMAGE)

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Megalopta genalis

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Megalopta genalis, a sweat bee, is able to see in very low light conditions. This study of M. genalis is the first report of the use of dorsal navigation by a flying insect.

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Ajay Narendra

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