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Beetles in Magnolia Flowers: Ancient Pollinators

Q: Beetles gather in magnolia blossoms. Are they harmful?

A: Magnolias evolved before bees/butterflies—their flowers attract beetles. Beetles eat pollen, inadvertently pollinating. Many beetle species visit; all are beneficial, not harmful.

Magnolia Pollination

Magnolias

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