These Colorful Little Hoverflies are Also Great Pollinators
Northern Plushback One of the pollinators that I’ve been seeing lately that I was not familiar with is the pretty...
Fall Pollinators are Coming Out for the Fall Wildflowers
Fall Pollinators are Coming Out for the Fall Wildflowers shows readers one of our many fall pollinators that are beginning to appear now. They are being attracted to some of our early fall wildflowers like winged sumac, which is seen here.
The Uncommon Ammophila Wasp is Quite Beautiful
The Uncommon Ammophila Wasp is Quite Beautiful features one of these thread waisted wasps as it feeds on and pollinates some Leavenworth’s tickseed flowers. It discusses why these wasps are so pretty and how the author/artist found this one.
Pollinators Week is a Very Special Time
Pollinators Week is a Very Special Time reminds readers of the vital importance of our pollinators and celebrates the week with several images of various pollinators.
Ligated Furrow Bees are an Interesting Type of Sweat Bee
Ligated Furrow Bees are an Interesting Type of Sweat Bee tells readers some basic facts about these little, social bees. It also compares them to some other types of sweat bees as well as providing photographic images.
Beautiful Ammophila pectipennis is an Uncommon Florida Wasp
Beautiful Ammophila pectipennis is an Uncommon Florida Wasp shows readers several photos of this uncommon, solitary wasp. It also gives a few facts about them and other thread-waisted wasps, and explains the author/artist’s encounter with this wasp.
The Beautiful Spring Flowers and Pollinators Go Hand in Hand
The Beautiful Spring Flowers and Pollinators Go Hand in Hand shows readers a common fleabane flower with a small coppery metallic furrow bee. Both are common in the springtime in central Florida and work very well together.
The Work of Bees Last Fall Leads to Beautiful Flowers Now
The Work of Bees Last Fall Leads to Beautiful Flowers Now discusses the role of last year pollinators in helping to bring us crops and wildflowers this year. It shows readers one of the many types of bees found in Florida.
The Colorful Ailanthus Webworm Moth is a Great Pollinator
The Colorful Ailanthus Webworm Moth is a Great Pollinator discusses the lifestyle of this pretty little moth. It also explains why it has extended its range and shows readers images of the adults.
The Amazing Honey Bee Carries Colorful Pollen on it’s Legs
The Amazing Honey Bee Carries Colorful Pollen on it’s Legs shows readers a honey bee loaded with pollen as it heads back to the hive. It goes on to explain how and why they transport pollen.
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