Snowdrops, How Are They Pollinated?

[sandyRoe]

There can't be many insects around in Jan/Feb when they're in flower.

[miser]

Snowdrops divide mainly by bulb division but they are also pollinated by bees and other insects. The flowers have markings to guide pollinators.

[Buenchico]

Quote:
"As they flower so early, snowdrops do not rely on pollinators to reproduce. Instead, they spread via bulb division. However, they may still be visited by bees and other insects on a particularly warm day".

Source:
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/plants/wild-flowers/snowdrop/

[miser]

After flowering, the snowdrop stems collapse and seed pods develop on the surface of the soil. Each seed has a small oil and protein-rich appendage called an elastiome. This attracts ants. The ants take the seeds into their nests and feed the elastiome to their larvae. The seeds themselves remain untouched but have been planted by the ants.

[Old_Geezer]

There you are then. They have pollinators but don't need them because they can abuse themselves then split.