Entomophily is a form of
pollination whereby
pollen is distributed by
insects, particularly
bees,
Lepidoptera (e.g.
butterflies and
moths),
flies and
beetles. Entomophilous species frequently evolve mechanisms to make themselves more appealing to insects, e.g. brightly colored or scented
flowers,
nectar, and appealing shapes and patterns. Pollen grains of entomophilous plants are generally larger than the fine pollens of
anemophilous (wind pollinated) plants. They usually are of more nutritional value to insects, who may use them for food and inadvertently spread them to other flowers.
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