They do not help a plant survive. They help a plant reproduce by attracting pollinating animals.
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A nectaring plant is a plant that produces nectar, a sugary liquid that attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. These pollinators visit the flowers to feed on the nectar and in the process help with the plant's reproduction by transferring pollen between flowers.
Yes, hibiscus flowers contain nectar that attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The nectar serves as a reward for these animals in exchange for transferring pollen between flowers, aiding in the plant's reproduction.
Showy flowers are typically pollinated by animals such as bees, butterflies, birds, or bats. These animals are attracted to the bright colors, strong scents, or sweet nectar of the flowers, and in the process of feeding, they unintentionally transfer pollen between flowers, leading to pollination.
In order to extract nectar from a flower you will need to use a small tube device that has a suction feature. You will suction the nectar out using the tube.
The insect you are describing is likely a bumblebee. Bumblebees have a fuzzy black body and they feed on nectar from flowers by using their long proboscis to suck up the nectar. They are important pollinators for many plant species.