Can butterflies pollinate plants as well as bees?

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) July 21st, 2020 from iPhone

If I grow plants that attract butterflies, will the butterflies also be attracted to any of the fruit plants in the area and help pollinate them?

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Go for it! I just read that they are not as efficient as bees are at it but do play a part in pollination, fruit trees included.
Besides, they are beautiful to look at.

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Yes pollinators.

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Yes, Butterflies pollinate plants. Pollen is sticky due to its size and shape. It sticks to the bees and butterflies that visit. They then spread it around.

~Sounds a bit like Covid-19.

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@LuckyGuy Or peanut butter

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