
Moth
Moths are closely related to butterflies, but they use their sense of smell as well as sight to find nectar. Although some moths are active during the day, most are nocturnal or crepuscular (active at dawn or dusk).
Flowers that attract moths are usually pale or white and have a strong fragrance which makes it easy for moths to find at night. These flowers are often in clusters and provide a landing pad; other flowers are long and tubular, offering nectar to hovering moths. Good examples are burgmansia and moonflowers. Often, flowers hide their nectar deep inside the flower so, when the moth retrieves its meal, it’s sure to brush up against the pollen and transfer it to other flowers.
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