Great Milkweed Grow OutThe Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden is helping Monarch and Queen butterflies with this initiative, with a focus on propagation, expanding Monarch habitat and finding the best native milkweeds to support Monarch and pollinator populations. More Info
The Stages of the Monarch ButterflyMonarch Monarch butterflies are one of the most iconic species in North America. It is distinguished by bold black lines that give the top of the wings a stained glass appearance. Two other butterflies are similar in appearance – the Viceroy and the Queen Host Plant: Milkweed Nectar Plants: Wide variety More Information: 1 2Continue reading “The Stages of the Monarch Butterfly”
The Stages of the Queen ButterflyQueen The Queen butterfly at first glance looks very similar to the Monarch, but the adult Queen has white dots in the margins and the caterpillar has a third set of filaments. Host Plant: Milkweed Nectar Plants: Wide variety More Info: 1 2 3
The Importance of Birds“You might already know about some of the ecosystem services birds provide, for instance pollinating your favorite fruits. Here are a few of the more surprising ways birds (metaphorically) keep the world turning.” Bird poop is an important fertilizer They move beneficial spores around They distribute plant seeds They’re pest predators They’re nests create habitat They reduceContinue reading “The Importance of Birds”
PW BlogWelcome to the Pollinator Web blog! This blog focuses on pollinators and the cast of supporters, like host and nectar plants, as well as how to create your own patch of pollinator paradise. As you explore this site, hover your mouse over titles, plant and insect names, and photo captions – many of them areContinue reading “PW Blog”
