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This episode celebrates moths as pollinators. We ignore or even malign moths at our own peril. Dr. Stephen Robertson joins us to talk about how even crop pests can act as important pollinators. From their bewildering numbers to the ways they interact with daytime pollinators, Dr. Robertson will open your mind to the amazing and understudied world of moth pollination. This episode was produced in part by Sea, Shannon, Thomas, Will, Jamie, Waverly, Brent, Tanner, Rick, Kazys, Dorothy, Katherine, Emily, Theo, Nichole, Paul, Karen, Randi, Caelan, Tom, Don, Susan, Corbin, Keena, Robin, Peter, Whitney, Kenned, Margaret, Daniel, Karen, David, Earl, Jocelyn, Gary, Krysta, Elizabeth, Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts, Pattypollinators, Peter, Judson, Ella, Alex, Dan, Pamela, Peter, Andrea, Nathan, Karyn, Michelle, Jillian, Chellie, Linda, Laura, Miz Holly, Christie, Carlos, Paleo Fern, Levi, Sylvia, Lanny, Ben, Lily, Craig, Sarah, Lor, Monika, Brandon, Jeremy, Suzanne, Kristina, Christine, Silas, Michael, Aristia, Felicidad, Lauren, Danielle, Allie, Jeffrey, Amanda, Tommy, Marcel, C Leigh, Karma, Shelby, Christopher, Alvin, Arek, Chellie, Dani, Paul, Dani, Tara, Elly, Colleen, Natalie, Nathan, Ario, Laura, Cari, Margaret, Mary, Connor, Nathan, Jan, Jerome, Brian, Azomonas, Ellie, University Greens, Joseph, Melody, Patricia, Matthew, Garrett, John, Ashley, Cathrine, Melvin, OrangeJulian, Porter, Jules, Griff, Joan, Megan, Marabeth, Les, Ali, Southside Plants, Keiko, Robert, Bryce, Wilma, Amanda, Helen, Mikey, Michelle, German, Joerg, Cathy, Tate, Steve, Kae, Carole, Mr. Keith Santner, Lynn, Aaron, Sara, Kenned, Brett, Jocelyn, Ethan, Sheryl, Runaway Goldfish, Ryan, Chris, Alana, Rachel, Joanna, Lori, Paul, Griff, Matthew, Bobby, Vaibhav, Steven, Joseph, Brandon, Liam, Hall, Jared, Brandon, Christina, Carly, Kazys, Stephen, Katherine, Mohsin Kazmi Takes Pictures, Manny, doeg, Daniel, Tim, Philip, Tim, Lisa, Brodie, Bendix, Irene, holly, Sara, and Margie.
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    Anonymous
    "Absolutely, moths play a crucial role in pollination, especially for nocturnal plants. Let's also consider how their habitats are threatened by light pollution and urbanization. Protecting these ecosystems is essential for their survival."
    Jul 10, 2025 2:44 am
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    Anonymous
    "Will regulation hurt moth populations?"
    Jul 10, 2025 2:44 am
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    Anonymous
    In this episode, "Moths are Important Pollinators," the podcast highlights an often-overlooked aspect of the natural world. By shedding light on the critical role moths play in pollination, it encourages listeners to appreciate the beauty and significance of these nocturnal creatures. By expanding our understanding of pollinators beyond the traditional bees and butterflies, this episode promotes a deeper respect for the intricate web of life that sustains our ecosystems.
    Jul 10, 2025 2:44 am
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    Anonymous
    "Fascinating! Peter, thanks for highlighting moth pollinators"
    Jul 10, 2025 2:44 am
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    Anonymous
    "Moths are crucial pollinators! Let's protect them"
    Jul 10, 2025 2:44 am
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    Anonymous
    While moths are indeed important pollinators, it's crucial to consider their ecological balance. Over-reliance on moths for pollination could pose risks if their populations decline. Should we be exploring more sustainable crop pest management to mitigate risks to moth populations?
    Jul 10, 2025 2:45 am
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    Anonymous
    Moths as pollinators? I always thought they were just nighttime nuisances! This episode really sheds light on an overlooked aspect of nature. Who knew moths could be so important?
    Jul 10, 2025 2:45 am
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    Anonymous
    Isn't it possible that moths' role as pollinators is overstated, and other factors are at play?
    Jul 10, 2025 2:45 am
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    Anonymous
    "Moths get a bad rep, but what if they're more crucial than bees?"
    Jul 10, 2025 2:45 am