Celebrate Nebraska PollinatorsPollinators are critical to Nebraska’s ecosystems and economies. Not only do bees, butterflies, wasps and even ants pollinate many of our foods, but they also ensure our native ecosystems remain healthy and productive. Source: Nebraska Pollinator Week | Pollinator Week
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Pollinators
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Nebraska Pollinator Week
Celebrate Nebraska PollinatorsPollinators are critical to Nebraska’s ecosystems and economies. Not only do bees, butterflies, wasps and even ants pollinate many of our foods, but they also ensure our native ecosystems remain healthy and productive. Source: Nebraska Pollinator Week | Pollinator Week
Blueberry Bee
A mason, or blueberry bee (Megachilidae), found in Plumas, California. Credit: Public Domain via Flickr/University of Texas at Austin’s Insects Unlocked Zipping by in a flash of shimmering blues, greens, and even purples, is a member of Halictidae, or the sweat bee. Unlike the social hive behavior of honey and bumble bees, it lives a short, solitaryContinue reading “Blueberry Bee “
Milkweeds & Monarchs
Last year I planted milkweeds for the monarch butterfly 🦋 migration! This goes against years of walking beans! However, I have lots of butterflies this year! #2017 #FlynnFarmFresh via Instagram http://bit.ly/2ujcIxN