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THE EYES HAVE IT To make up for their size, insects have highly developed senses, which mean they can see and hear things that humans can’t. If you are able to look at an insect under the microscope, look into its eyes – they really are incredible! What can a fly see Nobody really knows what a fly can see or how far, but scientists do know that each compound eye comprises hundreds of single eye facets. The fly can see even the slightest movement, which makes it extremely difficult for predators to catch and eat it. A fly can see even the slightest movement. 58 What are insect eyes like Insects can have two types of eyes: compound eyes and simple eyes, and some have both types. Simple eyes help the insect tell the difference between light and dark. Compound eyes are made up of thousands of lenses, which scientists believe let insects see things in a mosaic kind of picture. Although these eyes, unlike those of humans, are fixed in one place, the lenses allow insects to get a great picture of what’s around them, and can detect the slightest movement very easily. Which insect has the best eyesight Scientists believe that insects are very short-sighted, as their eyes cannot move in their sockets or focus like ours. Butterflies can see up to 2 m (6 ft) away, whereas a bee can see up to just 50 cm (20 in.). In terms of the ability to detect exactly what’s around them, the eyes of a dragonfly are perhaps the most impressive. Its compound eyes allow them to dart around and catch their prey mid-flight without bumping in to anything. A dragonfly has compound eyes.
What kind of eyes does a wasp have Like many insects, wasps have both simple and compound eyes. It has two compound eyes and three simple eyes. When leaving an area to which they wish to return, wasps act as if they are locating the place, simple eyes and fly about examining the area before leaving. When they return they are able to find the exact same spot, unless some landmark has been removed. compound eye Wasps have both compound and simple eyes.
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