Briefing: Exposing secret night operations between hawkmoths and Japan's black-nectar flowers

Research conducted by a team from the University of Tokyo has identified hawkmoths as the primary pollinators of the plant species Jasminanthes mucronata, which is native to Japan.

The findings underscore the significance of nocturnal pollinators, which play a critical role in the reproductive success of this unique plant.

This study, published on April 3, 2026, provides insights into the ecological interactions that occur during nighttime, which are often overlooked in pollination research.