This is a video of doctor of evolutionary biology ChuckDarwin (I guess he was cryogenically frozen?) discussing the extra ocelli (Latin: little eyes) some insects have, and their purpose. According to research, the simple eyes only gather information about light and dark, and help flying insects maintain their orientation to the horizon. They also provide information about day length so the animals know if it’s the season for doing the nasty (my favorite season) or hibernation. Fascinating. And if your bonus eyes detect a giant bird-shaped shadow, RUN.

@chuckdarwin Replying to @Potato thinks Isha dead #insectsoftiktok #bugs #entomology #chuckdarwin #dyk #didyouknow #animalfacts #evolution #eyes #sensorybiology #ocelli #grasshopper #beetok #beelove #prayingmantis ♬ original sound – ChuckDarwin