How do insects primarily navigate their environments?

Insects primarily navigate their environments using their compound eyes. These specialized eyes consist of thousands of individual lenses, allowing insects to perceive a wide field of vision and detect movement more effectively than many other animals. This ability to see in multiple directions simultaneously enables them to navigate complex environments with obstacles, find food, and evade predators.

The compound eyes also provide crucial visual information that helps insects recognize landmarks and orient themselves relative to their surroundings, which is vital for activities such as foraging and mating. This visual navigation is often complemented by additional sensory inputs, but the compound eyes play a primary role in their overall navigation strategy.