Another well-known pollinator in the natural world is butterflies. Butterflies come in a wide variety of colors and shapes while being found all over the globe. Butterflies perform pollination by feeding on nectar or depositing eggs onto flowers, collecting pollen on their legs as they go. Butterflies are unable to collect as much pollen as other insects such as bees, but they are still capable of easily collecting and spreading pollen. The size and shape of many butterfly species makes them capable of getting to many flowers, where they have a preference for the brightly-colored plants.
Butterflies have an important purpose in the environment. Their wide range and ability to get around many different plants make them one of the world's most important pollinators. With them, many flowers and plants are able to grow and benefit from the pollen these insects collect from feeding. On top of that, they are beautiful and can be seen any many colors and shapes that all stand out. So while also adding an appealing presence to our environment, they are also one of the crucial pollinators that are responsible for the continued growth and stability in our environment
-Edible Landscape Initiative Team
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