Category Archives: Pollinators

🐝 🐝 BEE-havior: The Bubble Bee – Hylaeus

Posted on June 27, 2020 by

At a mere ¼-inch long, Hylaeus bees do not dominate a flower like fuzzy bumble bees three to six times their size. However, if you have sharp eyes or a zoom camera lens you can appreciate their unique appearance and BEE-havior. Continue reading →

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🐝 The Perils of Pollinia and More about Milkweed 🦋

Posted on June 26, 2020 by

Imagine being a pollinator drawn to a fragrant flower that offers abundant nectar . . . It’s Pollinator Week! Continue reading →

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🦋 Creating an Oasis for Pollinators 🐝

Posted on June 25, 2020 by

Homeowners have an opportunity to restore native habitat for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife.  Continue reading →

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🦇 Pollinators Under Threat 🐝

Posted on June 24, 2020 by

Pollinator Week 2020

Without pollinators and other insects, life as we know it would cease to exist. Learn how pollinators are under threat. Continue reading →

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