RALEIGH -- A remarkable new study from N.C. State is now giving insight into Venus Flytraps.

Until now, little work had been done learning what insects pollinate the plants in their native habitat. Researchers have found that Venus Flytraps actually do not eat the insects that pollinate them. This could be partially because the flowers are much higher than the actual traps.

The study also notes that native bees and beetles are the two primary pollinators. One UNC-Wilmington lecturer we spoke with said this is a fascinating discovery and explains that it’s extremely important for these types of studies to continue.

"Understanding the pollinators, understanding the life cycle of the plant is part of understanding biodiversity and maintaining a healthy ecosystem,” said Robert Shew, UNCW.

Researchers said that crawling insects, like spiders and ants, are the predominant type of bugs that were found inside the traps.