While bees often steal the spotlight for their pollination efforts, moths play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems as well. Many species of moths, particularly nocturnal ones, are important pollinators. They are attracted to flowers that bloom at night, transferring pollen from one plant to another as they feed on nectar.
Moths have specialized long proboscises that allow them to reach deep into flowers, helping plants that other pollinators may not be able to reach. This nocturnal pollination is especially important for plants that rely on nighttime pollination. Without moths, many plants, including some crops, would have a harder time reproducing, highlighting the important, though often overlooked, role these insects play in nature.
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