Pollinators
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Pollinator of the Month:
California Dogface Butterfly
In 1972, California designated the California dogface butterfly as its state insect. Also known as the “dog head butterfly”,
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Pollinator of the Month:
Monarch Butterfly
Among the most recognized, studied, and loved of all of North America’s insects.
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Pollinator of the Month: Pipevine Swallowtail
The black swallowtail lay eggs on carrots, dill, parsley and other members of the celery family. Read more about the Pipevine Swallowtail…
Pollinator of the Month: American Bumble Bee
A large bumble bee with the queen measuring from 21-25 mm.Read more about the American Bumble Bee…
Pollinator of the Month: Red Admiral Butterfly
A common sight in urban and wetland areas on the West Coast of the United States.Read more about the Red Admiral Butterfly…
Orchid Bee
The orchid bee is an essential pollinator in tropical rainforests. Read more about the Orchid Bee…
Rusty-Patched Bumblebee
The rusty-patched bumblebee appears as its name describes, a bumblebee with a rust-colored patch on the second abdominal segment. Read more about the rusty-patched bumblebee…
Our Future Flies on the Wings of Pollinators
Pollinators are responsible for assisting over 80% of the world's flowering plants to reproduce. Without them, humans and wildlife wouldn't have much to eat or look at! Pollinators include animals that assist plants with their reproduction. Wind and water also play a role in the pollination of many plants.
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What is Pollination?
Pollination is the act of transferring pollen grains from the male anther of a flower to the female stigma. Read more about pollination…
Why is Pollination Important?
Pollination is important to virtually all of the world's seed plants, terrestrial ecosystems, and the human race. Read more about it…
Plant Pollination Strategies
Flowering plants and their pollinator partners exhibit a variety of floral strategies and pollinator adaptations. Read more about plant pollination strategies…
Animal Pollination
Animal pollinators play a crucial role in flowering plant reproduction and in the production of most fruits and vegetables. Read more about animal pollination…
Pollinator Friendly Practices
The North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) compiled guidelines. Read more about pollinator friendly practices…
Gardening for Pollinators
Create a pollinator-friendly landscape around your home or workplace. Read more about gardening for pollinators…
Pollinator-Friendly Best Management Practices
Conservation and management of pollinators and pollinator habitat on federal lands. Read more about pollinator-friendly BMPs…
The Monarch Butterfly in North America
One of the most recognized, studied, and loved of all of North America’s insects. Read more about the monarch butterfly…
Pollinator of the Month
Pollinator of the Month highlights the interdependency of native North American wildflowers and their animal pollinators. We feature pollinators found on national forests and grasslands.See Pollinator of the Month…