We have love the fascinating range of colourful patterns that flowers display on our windowsills and gardens. Yet, they are not just beautiful, but also useful: our study revealed that flower patterns reduced the overall flower handling time from approach to departure by up to 30%. The patterns improved the bees’ foraging efficiency by guiding their approach flight, landing, and the decision to depart from the flower after feeding.
https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1365-2435.14262
