Butterfly pollination:
Butterflies land on the flower, have long tongues to probe for nectar
Butterfly flowers:
- Diurnal
- Odor weak
- Vivid colors, often pure red (not perceived by bees)
- Blossom erect, radial, with a flattened rim
- Nectar well hidden in tubes or spurs, tubes narrow
- Lots of nectar
- Tongue or nectar guides