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Can butterflies pollinate plants as well as bees?

Asked by JLeslie (65745points) 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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lucillelucillelucille's avatar

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.

LuckyGuy's avatar

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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