Product Overview
Know Your Pollinators
Softcover, 96 pages
Are you familiar with your pollinators?
This engaging guide features 40 insect pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, flower flies, beetles, moths, wasps, hoverflies, and more, each showcased on its own full-page spread. You'll discover intriguing insights about their appearance, behavior, flight seasons, habitats, and nectar preferences.
With striking full-page photographs highlighting the unique characteristics and markings of each pollinator, this compact 5x7 pocket-sized book is easy to browse for quick and captivating information. It's an essential resource for gardeners and anyone looking to attract more pollinators to their outdoor spaces.
Did you know there are over 20,000 different species of bees? Or that the Western Honeybee was actually brought to North America from Europe in 1622? You might be surprised to learn about a butterfly called the Peacock! Share fascinating facts about 40 types of insect pollinators with friends and family. From the unusual to the stunning, "Know Your Pollinators" equips you with all the knowledge needed to recognize the beneficial insects in your garden. Delve into the lives of ladybugs, moths, beetles, bees, wasps, flies, and butterflies, exploring their appearances, sizes, flight seasons, habitats, and what nectar they love.
This intriguing guide also shares vital tips on how to attract each pollinator to your garden. For instance, the Common Buckeye butterfly seeks out thistles and sunflowers, while the Rose Chafer, after two years as an underground grub, emerges as a dazzling beetle drawn to brambles and dog roses! Honeybees have been domesticated for nearly 9,000 years, and it's widely said that without bees, humans could face extinction within just four years. With many pollinator species now at risk, understanding them is more important than ever.
This delightful paperback makes for the perfect gift for aspiring gardeners, those intrigued by attracting pollinators, or kids who are passionate about bugs. Suitable for all ages, it offers a fun and informative introduction to this diverse group of essential insects. This entertaining pocket guide will transform readers of all ages into enthusiasts of bees, moths, and beetles, and soon you'll confidently say you know your pollinators!
