Insect movement between virtual plants

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Insect movement between plants can be simulated. In this simple case, the butterflys move at random until they run out of energy. Then, they fly to the nearest flower to refuel. There is no limit to the complex behaviours of herbivores, predators and parasites which could be programmed.

Last updated: Jim Hanan, 18 June 1997.