It is All About the Pollinators (photo tribute)

80% of all plants rely upon pollination for survival!

Bumblebee in hibiscus bloom

What is a pollinator?

Bee on Black & Blue Salvia

A pollinator is an animal that causes a plant to make fruit or seed by moving pollen from one part of the flower to another. 

Bee on Hosta bloom

 Bees,

Bee on Thyme

Bee on Zinnia

hummingbirds,

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

and butterflies make the best pollinators.

Gulf Fritillary on Coneflower

Morning Cloak Butterfly

But other insects such as beetles, wasps, spiders and flies can also be pollinators.

flies on Queen Anne's Lace

beetle on Magnolia bloom

There are nocturnal pollinators as well such as moths and bats.

Cercropia Moth

And insects, lizards, beetles and ants accomplish pollination inadvertently.

One out of every three bites of food that we take is made possible by pollination!

Help conserve and support pollinators...plant a pollinator friendly garden, don't use pesticides, incorporate native plants in your landscape and leave your garden a little untidy!