Valerie Littlewood has a lot of experience speaking with the public about pollinators. I asked her to describe the aspect of the plant-pollinator relationship with which the public is the least familiar.
She replied:
I think that many people are totally unaware of the number of insects that do pollinate flowers and crops but are also unaware of the needs of the insects. To thrive they need safe habitats, a variety of food, nesting sites, and a steady supply of both nectar and pollen plants throughout the year.