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Detailed explanation-1: -According to Dr. Singh, there are about 12,000 moth species in India and about 160,000 moth species in the world, and the study can go a long way in understanding the role of the nocturnal insect pollinators. Moths are vital to pollination in the Himalayan ecosystem of northeast India, reveals a recent study.

Detailed explanation-2: -When our day-active (diurnal) pollinators turn in for the evening, nocturnal pollinators such as moths, bats, beetles, and even some species of bees take on the night shift to feast on nectar.

Detailed explanation-3: -Major agricultural pollinators include: Wild honey bees. Native honey bees are the most commonly known pollinator. They are ‘volunteers’ that work tirelessly pollinating a variety of crops.

Detailed explanation-4: -Entomophily, pollination by insects, often occurs on plants that have developed colored petals and a strong scent to attract insects such as bees, wasps, and occasionally ants (Hymenoptera), beetles (Coleoptera), moths and butterflies (Lepidoptera), and flies (Diptera).

Detailed explanation-5: -While most moths are nocturnal (active at night), others are diurnal (active during the day) or crepuscular (active at twilight). Each of these lifestyles has its own advantages.