Bees scare off plant-munching caterpillars

Honeybees protect the plants they pollinate – by telling hungry caterpillars to buzz off, scientists have discovered.

Honeybees protect the plants they pollinate – by telling hungry caterpillars to buzz off, scientists have discovered.

The bees’ buzzing puts the wind up the caterpillars, which have body hairs sensitive to air vibrations.

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