Bidens flower in human vs bee vision

[kds315*]

Visual, simulated bee vision, UV shot

This is intended to show the difference between our human vision (VIS) and the vision a bee has (BV), since bees can see ultraviolet light (UV) as well as blue and green (and a little red).



Here the bee vision shot in higher resolution:



Note the dark center UV pattern which is also pertained in the bee vision shot and the UV bright outer petal part, which together create a very attractive nectar guiding "landing platform" for bees / insects.

Quite interesting what this all yellow (for us) flower looks like compared to what it does to a bee or insect.

[Orio]

Always really impressive.

[kds315*]

Thanks Orio! I will be in Croatia and Montenegro next week and hope to bring
back some UV photos from mediterreanean flowers!

[SonicScot]

Very interesting, I had no idea.

[Orio]

[patrickh]

klaus

your offerings are always so informative and professional


patrickh

[kds315*]

Thanks guys!

Orio, I have heard about the rare flowers in Sardegna and hopefully I make it there once - I'm not a person that likes heat, so not easy for me.

[Orio]