Briefing chat: How hovering bumblebees keep their cool
• Bumblebees hover and fan themselves with wings to regulate body temperature during flight. • Wing flapping creates a micro‑airflow that dissipates heat, preventing overheating. •
Thermoregulation
The cooling system that lets bees beat the heat when hovering
• Bumble bees generate intense heat while hovering, raising body temperature 30‑35°C above ambient. • Rapid wing flapping powers flight muscles, producing metabolic heat that can b