why can a VFT can get a fly by moving so slow?

why can a VFT can get a fly by moving so slow?#892

By lemonlily -  Sat Nov 01, 2008 12:22 am
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- Sat Nov 01, 2008 12:22 am #892

is it because it is so slow the fly doesn't notice?

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Re: why can a VFT can get a fly by moving so slow?#900

By Matt -  Sat Nov 01, 2008 4:51 am
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- Sat Nov 01, 2008 4:51 am #900

Yeah, I've seen them slowly close on insects and the insect doesn't flinch. I'm not entirely certain why, but it might be because plants are normally inanimate and the fly's instinct tells it that the wind is blowing the leaves or something. Just a guess. I'm sure someone else can come up with a better guess.

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Re: why can a VFT can get a fly by moving so slow?#920

By lemonlily -  Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:25 pm
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- Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:25 pm #920

it probably doesn't even notice. i saw that video on your website.

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