IBERIAN HYSSOPUS OFFICINALIS (LAMIACEAE) POLLINATORS MANUAL

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The interaction between plant species and their pollinators is intricately linked to the length of the corolla tube. Plants with short tubes attract small insects like diptera and solitary bees, while those with intermediate lengths draw a wider variety of pollinators, including bumblebees and butterflies. In contrast, species with long corolla tubes primarily attract solitary bees with longer proboscises, with fewer visits from butterflies and dipterans. This ecological relationship highlights the specialized adaptations of both plants and their insect visitors in the quest for nectar and pollen.