A 2022 study published in Nature Scientific Reports demonstrated that zebra stripes significantly reduce biting fly attacks through multiple mechanisms including disruption of polarized light patterns and optical flow disturbance. The research showed that striped patterns create visual confusion for insects during their landing approach, effectively reducing successful landings by up to 70%.
Source: Nature Scientific Reports, 2022 - “Zebra stripes and biting fly deterrence”As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases.
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