A pollinator is an animal that moves pollen from the male anther of a flower to the female stigma of a flower. [1] This helps to bring about fertilization of the ovules in the flower by the male …

Jun 13, 2025 · What is a pollinator? A pollinator is anything that helps move pollen from one part of a flower to another. This movement fertilizes a plant, helping make seeds, fruits, and new …

Pollinators visit flowers in search of food, mates, shelter and nest-building materials. The energy that powers pollinator growth, metamorphosis, flight and reproduction comes from sugars in …

PSC empowers people with the scientific know-how to make a real difference for pollinators, people, and the planet. The California Pollinator Coalition recently published a Best …

Pollinators are the unsung heroes of our gardens, fields, and farms. Over 100,000 invertebrates—including bees, butterflies, beetles, moths, wasps, and flies—and more than a …

Read on to learn about some of the major types of pollinators and the “pollinator syndromes” (suites of flower traits) of the plants that depend on those pollinators.

Jun 18, 2025 · A pollinator is any agent – typically an animal but also including wind and water – that transfers pollen from the male part of a flower (stamen) to the female part (pistil), enabling …

May 24, 2020 · To further understand the importance of pollinators, we’ll uncover what a pollinator is, how it impacts our ecosystems and communities and take a closer look at the pollinators in …

Some of these insect pollinators will be familiar (bees and butterflies), but you might be surprised by some of the others (flies, wasps, and beetles). Here we provide an overview of these five …

Pollinators visit flowers in their search for food (nectar and pollen). During a flower visit, a pollinator may accidentally brush against the flower’s reproductive parts, unknowingly …