Posts Tagged: pollinators
Syrphid Flies Are Pollinators, Too
Sometimes overlooked as pollinators are the syrphid flies, also known as "hover flies" or "flower...
A dorsal view of a syprhid fly sunning itself on a leaf. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
The syprhid fly senses danger and slips under a leaf. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Killing Your Lawn?
“Kill your lawn!” has become a popular phrase and landscaping trend in recent years....
Monarch Butterflies as Pollinators
"More than beautiful, monarch butterflies contribute to the health of our planet. While feeding on...
Bees are the most well known pollinators, but butterflies, including monarchs, are pollinators, too. This monarch butterfly, sipping nectar in a Vacaville garden, came up with a head full of pollen. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Celebrating Native Bees During National Pollinator Week
National Pollinator Week (https://nationaltoday.com/national-pollinator-week/) is an annual event...
Hummingbirds – Fairies of Our Gardens
I have always loved fairies and hummingbirds. Both are tiny with fast-beating wings, flitting from...