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Hummingbird hawkmoths may be ‘left- or right-eyed’ when feeding with their proboscis

Hummingbird hawkmoths exhibit a distinct preference for one eye and feeding tube side when accessing nectar. This lateralization enhances efficiency by conserving cognitive resources during intricate maneuvers. Researchers found that this trait is instinctive, evident even in their initial flower interactions. By aligning a dominant eye with a favored proboscis side, these insects streamline complex feeding tasks, showcasing a remarkable adaptation that enables problem-solving with a small brain.

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