Why do bees see flowers glowing with hidden patterns?
Bee's Secret Rainbow
Why do bees see flowers glowing with hidden patterns?
You're standing in a summer meadow, and it looks lovely — bright yellow flowers, pure white petals, soft pink blooms. But if you were a bee, you'd gasp. Every flower would be glowing with secret arrows, landing strips, and bullseyes you can't see at all.
The secret is ultraviolet light — UV for short. It's a kind of light that exists all around you, beaming down from the sun, but your eyes simply can't detect it. To you, UV is invisible. To a bee, it's as bright and obvious as red or blue.
