Buzzing bees protect plant leaves

Buzzing bees protect plant leaves
By Susan Milius
January 17th, 2009; Vol.175 #2 (p. 14)
ScienceNews.org

Pest caterpillars don't eat as much if distracting pollinators zoom by

Traffic noise, honeybee traffic that is, can be a bane for caterpillars and a boon for plants.

The buzz buzz buzz of honeybees zipping overhead as they forage can keep caterpillars below from getting enough peace and quiet for a full meal, says JÃ¼rgen Tautz of the University of WÃ¼rzburg in Germany.

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