Honeybees use wing slaps to fend off invading ants

Japanese honeybees (Apis cerana japonica) have developed a unique defense mechanism against invading ants, using their wings to slap the intruders. A study published in *Ecology* found that this wing-slapping behavior was observed using high-speed cameras, with success rates of 50-33% against certain ant species. The research raises questions about the behavior's prevalence and whether it is innate or learned.