Pattern learning by honeybees: Conditioning procedure and recognition strategy

Article Abstract:

Apis mellifera, honeybees, have been trained and tested with a variety of patterns, and pattern recognition and discrimination may be based on the template strategy and the feature strategy. Apis mellifera carnica were studied to determine whether the conditioning procedure defines the size of a visual field needed for pattern recognition. The study found that pattern discrimination is affected by the type of conditioning procedure used. Differential conditioning inculcates visual recognition operating on the entire pattern, while absolute conditioning causes it to be restricted to the lower half of the pattern.

Pattern perception (Psychology), Form perception (Psychology)

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Discrimination of closed colored shaped by honeybees requires only contrast to the long wavelength receptor type

Article Abstract:

The possibility of discrimination between closed shapes presenting the same color and lacking a centrally presented fixation point for the honeybee is investigated. The bees use the edges of closed shapes to solve the task and bees failed when shapes were rotated, showing that single edge was not sufficient for reconignition.

Science & research, Animal specialties, not elsewhere classified, Apiculture, Honey Bees

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How honeybees generalize visual patterns to their mirror image and left-right transformation

Article Abstract:

A new study investigates the ability of honeybees to generalize visual patterns to their mirror image and/or their left/right transformation.

Animal behavior, Bees

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