ABSTRACT
One of the more thoroughly studied cases of foraging orientation among insects may be found in the honey bees, whose behavior has been experimentally approached from nearly every conceivable direction. To find enough nectar or pollen for a load, foraging bees usually have to visit a great many flowers over a wide area. In cases where the food source is non-mobile, one would expect certain behavioral adaptations in orientation to minimize search time and distance and to increase foraging trip "profit". Honey bees searching for nectar are highly suitable for the following experiments. They are available everywhere throughout the warm season, either from some local beekeeper or by mail order. Students may wish to use their data for various statistical exercises leading to a deeper understanding of the bee's foraging strategy.
