Pollinators

Pollinators are small helpers of nature. They carry pollen from one flower to another. This helps plants grow seeds and fruit. Bees, butterflies, birds, and bats are all pollinators. Without them, we would not have many of the foods we love.

Who Are the Pollinators

Bees are the most famous pollinators. Butterflies and moths also help flowers. In some places, bats and birds do this job at night or during the day. Even some beetles and flies move pollen around. They all play a big role in nature.

Why They Matter

About one out of every three bites of food comes from pollinators. Apples, berries, and almonds all need them. Flowers would not bloom as well without their help. Planting flowers in your yard gives them food. Pollinators keep our world colorful and full of life.

Fun Facts

• A single honeybee can visit up to 5,000 flowers in one day.
• Hummingbirds flap their wings so fast they look like a blur.
• Some bats pollinate banana and mango trees at night.

Did You Know?

Bees do a special dance called the waggle dance to tell other bees where to find flowers. It is like a map made of movements.