Pollinators are the least of our attention when we view the wildflowers. We focus on the colorful blend of yellow, red, white, orange, and blue that are swaying with the gusts of wind.
If you look closer, deep within the petals, sepals, stigma, and stamen, are tiny creatures that inhabit the flowers. Not only that, the tiny creatures help with pollinating the flowers and other agricultural products.
The Spotted Cucumber Beetle, though more known as a pest that feed on plant pollen, foliage, and roots, is part of the pollinating system.
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I might have missed it entirely if you didn’t point it out. When we plant new flowers or plants in our garden we always try to get ones that are good for pollinators.
The decision to plant wildflowers in the garden was influenced by the fact that there were less pollinators visible over the years. We hope that there will be more especially butterflies and bees. Of course, we also have our small vegetable garden.