The first time I saw a flower fly, I natural thought it was a bee.
The second time I saw one, I also thought it was a bee.
Third time – “OK, that has to be a bee.”
Fourth time – “Definitely a bee.”
After about twenty or so, I finally got one right on the first try.
If you’re like most people, when you hear the word “pollinators,” the first creatures that most readily come to mind are bees. And while bees are indeed very important in the pollination of many of the planet’s plants, a range of other creatures, from moths, flies, and other insects, to bats, birds, and even mice and lizards also play out their own roles upon the world’s grand stage.