The Importance of Saving Moths Alongside Bees

A new study from the University of Sheffield suggests that night-time pollinators such as moths may visit just as many plants as bees, and should also be the focus of conservation and protection efforts. Moths play a crucial role in supporting urban plant communities, accounting for a third of all pollination in flowering plants, crops and trees. The researchers suggest that when planning or redeveloping urban areas, supporting the introduction of plant species that are beneficial for moths, as well as bees, will become increasingly important for the health of urban ecosystems.