Honey bees seem to be misled by fluorescent colours, presumably as a result of the effect on UV wavelengths. Fluorescent materials shift UV light into the visi

Honey bees seem to be misled by fluorescent colours, presumably as a result of the effect on UV wavelengths. Fluorescent materials shift UV light into the visible range so perhaps my jacket looks like a big hole in the vegetation, perhaps they think it is clear air and are then surprised to find something solid.