Hoverflies
Syrphidae family
Bee mimics that provide pollination services and natural pest control.
Luna Moth
Actias luna
A nocturnal pollinator whose caterpillars rely on native trees.
Mining Bees
Andrena species
Early-season solitary bees that nest in bare soil and pollinate spring blooms.
Monarch Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
A migratory butterfly that depends on milkweed for reproduction and late-season nectar sources.
Orange-belted Bumble Bee
Bombus ternarius
A cold-tolerant bumble bee common in northern regions and critical for early blooms.
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
A wide-ranging butterfly that thrives on nectar-rich meadows and late-summer blooms.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
A migratory nectar-feeding bird that relies on tubular native flowers.
Rusty-patched Bumble Bee
Bombus affinis
An endangered native bee that needs diverse, pesticide-free habitat and long bloom seasons.