University of Wurzburg: When Beetles See Red
June 21, 2025
June 21, 2025
WURZBURG, Germany, June 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release:
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When Beetles See Red
Hardly any insects can see the colour red. However, two beetle species from the Mediterranean region are an exception, as an international research team has discovered.
Insect eyes are generally sensitive to ultraviolet, blue and green light. With the exception of some butterflies, they cannot see the colour red. Neve . . .
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When Beetles See Red
Hardly any insects can see the colour red. However, two beetle species from the Mediterranean region are an exception, as an international research team has discovered.
Insect eyes are generally sensitive to ultraviolet, blue and green light. With the exception of some butterflies, they cannot see the colour red. Neve . . .