hese findings challenge the traditional view of insect cognition and suggest that complex learning skills, such as spatial learning, may be more widespread among insects than previously thought.

The study's implications extend to ecological understanding and evolution. The researchers plan to investigate whether Heliconius butterflies possess more advanced spatial learning skills than closely related species that do not feed on pollen.

Expectations from the collaborators: Dr. Fletcher Young, co-lead author from the University of Bristol, highlighted the implications of their findings, suggesting that Heliconius butterflies may be more adept at spatial learning across larger distances.

Incentives: This could provide insights into how cognitive abilities evolve in relation to an animal's ecological niche. Dr. Priscila Moura, co-lead author from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, expressed excitement about the study's findings and the exploration of these butterflies.

Collaboration for

• Farmer Producer organizations

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• Nomenclature