A pollinator is anything that helps to carry pollen from the stamen to the pistil. While bees, some birds, and butterflies are the most recognized pollinators, they are not the only ones that contribute to the ecosystem. Many different types of insects, like beetles, wasps, and flies, while pesky, play a vital role that affects our daily lives. Some mammals and reptiles, too, help spread pollen, including bats, honey possums, lemures, skinks, geckos, and wall lizards.