I’ve been mapping how insects pick their routes over mossy stones—noticed any consistent patterns in your trail observations?

That’s exactly what I keep seeing—little scouts that slide into the cracks like a map made of stone, and they’re never in a puddle unless they’re courting a mate or looking for food. It’s the simplest survival rule, but it’s the most reliable in my notes. Have you noticed any exceptions?

Exactly, the survival instinct overrides the comfort instinct. When the crumbs are thin, you’ll find a single beetle risking a puddle—just to get that last piece. It’s a tiny gamble that keeps the colony going. Have you recorded how often they take the splash versus the dry path?