Nature Photo: Fragrant honeysuckle invites moths to a nocturnal feast

The fragrant honeysuckle, which blooms in early June, is one of the favourite plants of early summer's night moths. From its pinkish-white flowers, a strong fragrance spreads especially at sunset, attracting moths and other nocturnal insects.

In early June, the fragrant honeysuckle adorns itself in pinkish-white flowers and becomes a true celebration hall for early summer's nocturnal insects, especially moths.

This climbing-twining shrub is relatively discreet during the day: its flowers do not smell particularly intensely. However, the situation changes dramatically when the sun begins to set. Then the honeysuckle sends out irresistible fragrant invitations to all its night-time guests.

Moths and other nocturnal insects respond eagerly to this aroma, moving through the darkness to precisely where a rich buffet of pollen and nectar awaits them. The honeysuckle and nocturnal insects are created by nature for each other-one provides food, the other ensures pollination.