Shedding light on overlooked pollinators: Global insights into floral interactions of velvet ants (Hymenoptera: Mutillidae and Myrmosidae)
Journal: Journal of Applied Entomology
Year: 2024

Abstract Plant–animal interactions constitute a recurrent and central focus in ecological research, with pollination representing one of its most extensively studied aspects. While certain insect orders have traditionally received considerable attention due to their abundance as flower visitors and their efficiency in pollination, it is undeniable that the significance of other less popular and neglected flower visitors cannot be overlooked. In this regard, velvet ants (Hymenoptera: Mutillidae a