Pollinators

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Pollinators quietly keep much of the natural world running, carrying pollen from flower to flower so plants can reproduce. This puzzle covers ten animals that do this essential work.

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Bee

The most well-known pollinator, moving pollen between flowers while collecting nectar to make honey.

Butterfly

A pollinator drawn to brightly colored flowers, feeding on nectar through a long, straw-like tongue.

Hummingbird

A tiny, fast-flying bird that pollinates flowers while hovering in place to sip nectar.

Moth

A mostly nighttime pollinator that visits pale, strongly scented flowers that bloom after dark.

Wasp

An often overlooked pollinator that visits flowers for nectar in addition to hunting other insects.

Beetle

One of the oldest pollinators on Earth, visiting flowers long before bees evolved.

Bat

A nighttime pollinator responsible for pollinating certain fruits and desert plants that bloom after sunset.

Hoverfly

An insect that mimics the look of a bee or wasp but is a harmless and effective pollinator.

Ant

An occasional pollinator that can move pollen between low-growing flowers as it forages on the ground.

Fly

A frequently overlooked pollinator, especially important in colder climates where bees are less active.

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