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H Cruse1, I Ehmanns, S Stübner

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Stick insects (Carausius morosus) navigate challenging upside-down turns on narrow beams. Specific leg movements, including hind leg positioning and a unique swing-and-search by the middle leg, enable successful navigation.

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Area of Science:

  • Insect locomotion
  • Animal behavior
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Insects exhibit complex motor behaviors for navigation.
  • Turning on narrow substrates presents unique challenges due to limited support and body-inertia interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the kinematic organization of leg movements during a 180-degree turn by Carausius morosus on a narrow horizontal beam.
  • To identify key behavioral elements and sensorimotor rules governing this complex maneuver.

Main Methods:

  • Observational study of Carausius morosus performing an upside-down turn on a 3 mm beam.
  • Analysis of high-resolution video recordings to track leg positions and movements.
  • Identification of critical kinematic parameters and behavioral sequences.

Main Results:

  • A non-contact of the front leg signals beam end, but turning initiation requires specific hind leg placement.
  • The inner middle leg executes a distinct swing-and-search movement to secure the new substrate.
  • Body rotation is supported by the outer middle leg and hind legs during the turn.

Conclusions:

  • Carausius morosus employs a coordinated sequence of leg movements for successful upside-down turning.
  • Simple behavioral elements and sensorimotor feedback are crucial for navigating this challenging task.
  • A behavioral scheme for insect turning on narrow substrates can be proposed based on these findings.