Are monarchs the most important pollinator species?

It is difficult to identify which single pollinator species is the most important. Honeybees and native bees are responsible for the pollination of many of our agricultural crops, but many other pollinators play a role in pollinating both agricultural and wild plants. Pollinators as a whole are responsible for as many as 1 in 3 bites of food that we eat, and for sustaining our natural plant ecosystems. 

Monarchs are not the most efficient pollinator species, but they can and do pollinate some plants. Monarchs are considered a flagship species or a poster species for all pollinators. They are amazing, inspiring creatures that can engage people from all walks of life in conservation because of their charisma. Creating habitat for monarchs benefits to many other important pollinator species by providing nectar and host plants for more than monarchs.