#8115. Moths can transfer pollen between flowers under experimental conditions

October 2026publication date
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Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics;
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Abstract:
To be considered an effective pollinator, a floral visitor must not only be able to remove pollen but also transfer this pollen to a receptive conspecific stigma. While studies of diurnal pollination are commonplace, our understanding of the effectiveness of nocturnal pollinators is limited largely because of the difficulties of doing these studies at night. As a result of this, the way in which moths transfer pollen between flowers has been understudied globally, despite many authors suggesting they could be significant contributors to pollination. Here, we tested whether moths are capable of transferring pollen between flowers under experimental conditions using a fluorescent pollen-tracker powder.
Keywords:
Lepidoptera; Leptospermum; M?nuka; New Zealand; Pimelea; Pollen transfer; Pollination

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