Moths

Moths

 * ~ BACKGROUND ||~ BODY & BEHAVIOR ||~ SENSE OF SMELL ||~ SENSE OF SIGHT ||
 * Moths and butterflies are closely related but there are also many differences which are reflected in the flowers that they pollinate. They are important pollinators of… || Moths feed on nectar, but gather pollen as they visit flowers. Some moths lay eggs within a flower and the larvae feed on the seeds as they grow. || Moths are extremely sensitive to strong, sweet odors which attract them in the darkness. || Since moths are mainly nocturnal, their flowers are usually white or light-colored and open at night. The flowers of evening primrose open at about 6 PM and close again 24 hours later. ||

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