This paper describes the relationship between ambient temperature and wingbeat frequency in bees and flies of different sizes, and presents new data from insects in free fight. The slope of the relationship changes with the size of the insect, and was different for insects in hovering flight compared with individuals of the same species in forward flight.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Unwin et al. (1984) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 4 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: