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It’s interesting to think that there are no boxes in nature, especially boxes with lights or transparent windows. So while it seems initially weird dragonflies
by bmitc 4y ago
It’s interesting to think that there are no boxes in nature, especially boxes with lights or transparent windows. So while it seems initially weird dragonflies and other insects really struggle with lights, windows, and human attributes, I suppose it makes evolutionary sense. They used to only have two “north stars”, the Sun and the Moon, and no boxes.
I wonder if there is any evidence for noticeable adjustments in insect navigation.
- setr 4y agoa box is any closed container — a cave, a hole in a tree, a dense forest Though the light I think would almost always lead the way out in these cases
- KineticLensman 4y ago> So while it seems initially weird dragonflies and other insects really struggle with lights Some birds also get confused by glass, although they do seem better able to consider an alternative (e.g. an open door) when one presents itself. My dataset is the small number that sometimes get into my shed when the door is open. Tangential glass/bird related story time. I occasionally see small birds pecking at their reflection in glass. I once saw a Long-Tailed Tit pecking at my shed window and watched it for a few seconds. And then it went one way, and the reflection went the other! That's when I realised that there was a bird on the inside as well. Cue rescue mission (opening the shed door).