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 plants. Some …

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 gametes from …

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 depositing pollen from flower …

2 days ago · Our 12-month calendar, featuring the stunning winning pollinator photos from our community-driven contest, is now available for pre-sale. Each month showcases a breathtaking …

Pollinator populations across the United States are declining, and everyone can help. Pollinators provide vital benefits to people and wildlife - keeping animals and plants that we depend on thriving while …

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.

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 …

Jun 18, 2025 · Pollinator species in the United States are in crisis based on broad-scale changes in land-use and climate. The USGS is working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and others to …

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 main …

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 our own …