Moths Wired Two Ways to Take Advantage of Floral Potluck
Thursday, December 6, 2012 - 14:51
in Biology & Nature
Moths are able to enjoy a pollinator's buffet of flowers - in spite of being among the insect world's picky eaters - because of two distinct "channels" in their brains, scientists have discovered. One olfactory channel governs innate preferences while the other allows them to learn about alternate sources of nectar.