New resource on bees and butterflies available for your garden

Michigan’s approximately 460 bee and 135 butterfly species all rely on flowering plants for parts of their life cycle. A caterpillar larvae will feed on the foliage, while a female bee collects pollen for her offspring and sips nectar for energy. Almost every bee and some of these butterflies will help pollinate wildflowers, vegetables, and fruits. Michigan State University Extension created a new resource to highlight the behavior and features of several common bees and butterflies. Each card includes the size of each pollinator, information about host plants, and other facts about the insect.