Nectar sources of the Iberian Sphingidae (Lepidoptera)
José Lara Ruiz
Broschiertes Buch

Nectar sources of the Iberian Sphingidae (Lepidoptera)

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Sphingidae moths are attracted to flowers that produce large amounts of nectar. They are able to fly by hovering, and so pollinate, which requires a lot of energy. That energy is provided by the sugars in the nectar of the flowers. From the moth's perspective, it is getting a reward in the form of nectar from a flower. But what does the flower gain by employing a moth as a pollinator instead of using a bee, hummingbird, syrphid, beetle, etc.? Sphingidae moths can be long-distance fliers, often traveling several miles in one night in search of nectar. This means that pollen is carried farther a...