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pollinators
Nature crisis: Moths have ‘secret role’ as crucial pollinators
Image copyright Richard Walton Image caption A skipper moth was among the species looked at in the study Long seen as annoying creatures that can leave holes in your clothes, moths have been badly misjudged, say scientists. New research suggests they play a vital role as overnight pollinators of a wide range of flowers and …
Urban pollinators make beeline for native violet blooms
Image caption Urban habitats are becoming increasingly important for pollinators, such as bumblebees Bumblebees in towns and cities prefer violet coloured native flowers to other available blooms, a study has shown. The researchers behind the work say the needs of urban pollinators are often overlooked for other factors, such as aesthetics. Almost 30% of bumblebee …
