Do Insects See Ultraviolet Light?

Insects, on the other hand, perceive wavelengths of from 650 to 300 nanometers, including the ultraviolet range of the spectrum. What this means is that most insects don't see well in the yellow, orange and red portion of the spectrum but see ultraviolet very well.

Why do insects see ultraviolet?

Their ability to see ultraviolet light gives them an advantage when seeking nectar. Many patterns on flowers are invisible to humans. These nectar “bulls-eyes” are visible only to animals, such as bees, that have the ability to see ultra-violet light. This “bee vision” makes finding nectar much easier.

What insects can see UV light?

1. Butterflies can see in UV. Butterflies are one member of the animal kingdom that can actually see in ultraviolet. In fact, they are believed to have one of the widest visual ranges of any animal alive today.