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PROTECTING POLLINATORS


KNOW YOUR NATIVE POLLINATORS

“Know your native pollinators” is a series of articles that will help you
identify and appreciate Florida’s varied pollinators, including bees, wasps,
butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, birds and bats.



BEE FLY


The Bombyliidae family is large and diverse. Members nectar at flowers in the
composite family, such as Dune sunflower (Helianthus debilis), Elliott’s aster
(Symphyotrichum elliottii), Stokes’ aster (Stokesia leavis) and Black-eyed Susan
(Rudbeckia hirta). Bee flies are true flies that imitate bees to scare predators
away.


DAINTY SULPHUR


Also known by the common name Dwarf yellow, the Dainty sulphur butterfly is the
smallest sulphur in North America. It nectars at asters, especially those low to
the ground, including Smallfruit beggarticks (Bidens mitis), Beggarticks (Bidens
alba), Burr marigold (Bidens laevis), Common sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale) and
Southeastern sneezeweed (Helenium pinnatifidum).


LITTLE METALMARK


The Little metalmark is one of the tiniest butterflies, having a wingspan of
only 1.2 – 2.5 cm. The silver markings on its wings give members of the
Riodinidae family the common name “metalmark.” Host plants of the Little
metalmark caterpillar are in the Asteraceae family, and include Purple thistle
(Cirsium horridulum), Vanillaleaf (Carphephorus odoratissimus) and Climbing
hempvine (Mikania scandens).


PANDORUS SPHINX


Pandorus sphinx moths display a camouflaged pattern of green and brown blocks to
blend in with the world around them. They are part of the sphinx family
(Sphingidae), a group known for large moth species. The host plants of the
Pandorus sphinx are grape (Vitis sp.) and Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus
quinquefolia).

Browse more pollinator profiles


CREATE A POLLINATOR POT

The insects that pollinate our food crops and natural areas are in steep
decline. Our suburban landscapes are more important than ever in supporting
them. Even small changes in your landscape and neighborhood can help build
native, natural corridors that provide food, nesting and other resources for
insect pollinators.

No place for a garden? No problem! You can create a small oasis for pollinator
insects planting pots with Florida’s native wildflowers.

LEARN HOW
Photos by Jen Tyson


MORE BUZZ ABOUT POLLINATORS

MAKING A HOME FOR NATIVE BEES


It is more important than ever to make a home for native bees in Florida’s
landscapes. Bee expert Dr. Rachel Mallinger of the University of Florida gives
tips on the best ways to welcome them to urban landscapes.


CELEBRATE NATIVE BEES AND OTHER POLLINATORS


Do you enjoy juicy watermelons, local blueberries and strawberries and fresh
Florida orange juice? How about carrots, broccoli, almonds and apples? If you
do, please thank an insect. Learn more about our pollinators — especially native
bees — and why they are so important.


INSECTS NEED US, AND WE NEED THEM


Insect populations are falling at alarming rates all around the world because of
pesticide use, our climate crisis and habitat loss. It’s time to ask yourself:
What have I done for insects lately? If the answer is “nothing,” you can take
action now with this simple plan.


MONARCHS AND MILKWEED: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW


The Monarch butterfly’s demise has captured America’s attention. You can help by
using native milkweed species in your landscape. Find out what you need to know
to help save Monarchs.


REVIEW OF XERCES SOCIETY’S MILKWEED GUIDE


The monarch’s population decline has caused great concern in the last few years.
The Xerces Society’s insight into factors that influence monarch butterfly
populations has pointed to many things we cannot control. However, the increased
production and planting of the monarch food plants, milkweeds, is certainly an
environmental movement that can be achieved on a large scale in the United
States.


WEBINAR: CREATING POLLINATOR PATHWAYS


Learn about creating pollinator pathways in the built environment during a free
webinar on July 7 featuring Dr. Jaret Daniels, who will explain how every
landscape, large and small, is now critical to supporting the biodiversity that
keeps our ecosystems functioning.



RESOURCES FOR ATTRACTING POLLINATORS

PLANT SELECTION GUIDE


This guide includes over 120 Florida native wildflowers, shrubs, vines and
grasses that work well in home landscapes. It will help you choose plants based
on your location, soil and light conditions, color and season of bloom, and
pollinator use. Versión en español disponible.
Read more Plant selection guide


ATTRACTING BEES


You can help provide food and habitat for Florida’s native bees and other
beneficial insects by landscaping with native wildflowers. Versión en español
disponible.
Read more Attracting Bees


ATTRACTING BIRDS


Bring birds into your landscape by planting Florida native wildflowers, grasses
and shrubs that provide food and habitat. Learn more now. Versión en español
disponible.
Read more Attracting Birds


ATTRACTING BUTTERFLIES


You can help provide food and habitat for Florida’s butterflies by landscaping
with native wildflowers. Learn more now. Versión en español disponible.
Read more Attracting Butterflies


MONARCHS AND MILKWEED


Learn about Monarch butterflies and the Florida native milkweed they require as
host plants for their caterpillars. The publication features cautions about the
use of non-native Tropical milkweed. Versión en español disponible.
Read more Monarchs and Milkweed


PLANT SELECTION GUIDE


This guide includes over 120 Florida native wildflowers, shrubs, vines and
grasses that work well in home landscapes. It will help you choose plants based
on your location, soil and light conditions, color and season of bloom, and
pollinator use. Versión en español disponible.
Read more Plant selection guide


ATTRACTING BEES


You can help provide food and habitat for Florida’s native bees and other
beneficial insects by landscaping with native wildflowers. Versión en español
disponible.
Read more Attracting Bees


ATTRACTING BIRDS


Bring birds into your landscape by planting Florida native wildflowers, grasses
and shrubs that provide food and habitat. Learn more now. Versión en español
disponible.
Read more Attracting Birds


ATTRACTING BUTTERFLIES


You can help provide food and habitat for Florida’s butterflies by landscaping
with native wildflowers. Learn more now. Versión en español disponible.
Read more Attracting Butterflies


MONARCHS AND MILKWEED


Learn about Monarch butterflies and the Florida native milkweed they require as
host plants for their caterpillars. The publication features cautions about the
use of non-native Tropical milkweed. Versión en español disponible.
Read more Monarchs and Milkweed


PLANT SELECTION GUIDE


This guide includes over 120 Florida native wildflowers, shrubs, vines and
grasses that work well in home landscapes. It will help you choose plants based
on your location, soil and light conditions, color and season of bloom, and
pollinator use. Versión en español disponible.
Read more Plant selection guide


ATTRACTING BEES


You can help provide food and habitat for Florida’s native bees and other
beneficial insects by landscaping with native wildflowers. Versión en español
disponible.
Read more Attracting Bees


ATTRACTING BIRDS


Bring birds into your landscape by planting Florida native wildflowers, grasses
and shrubs that provide food and habitat. Learn more now. Versión en español
disponible.
Read more Attracting Birds


ATTRACTING BUTTERFLIES


You can help provide food and habitat for Florida’s butterflies by landscaping
with native wildflowers. Learn more now. Versión en español disponible.
Read more Attracting Butterflies


MONARCHS AND MILKWEED


Learn about Monarch butterflies and the Florida native milkweed they require as
host plants for their caterpillars. The publication features cautions about the
use of non-native Tropical milkweed. Versión en español disponible.
Read more Monarchs and Milkweed


PLANT SELECTION GUIDE


This guide includes over 120 Florida native wildflowers, shrubs, vines and
grasses that work well in home landscapes. It will help you choose plants based
on your location, soil and light conditions, color and season of bloom, and
pollinator use. Versión en español disponible.
Read more Plant selection guide


ATTRACTING BEES


You can help provide food and habitat for Florida’s native bees and other
beneficial insects by landscaping with native wildflowers. Versión en español
disponible.
Read more Attracting Bees

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