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Native Bees come in all shapes and sizes
When you think of a bee do you think of something green or blue? Probably not, but Bees come in all colors and shapes and all have their own niche that keep our ecosystems healthy.
Video courtesy of the Center for Biological Diversity
Native Pollinators on the Palouse
There is a huge variety of bees and butterflies on the Palouse. Here are some examples of the different families of butterflies and bees you may encounter on the Palouse.
Western Tiger Swallowtail (Pterourus rutulus) on peach tree, Moscow, ID. Photo by T.D. Hatten
Ruddy Copper (Lycaena rubidus) on Lomatium triternatum Nineleaf Biscuitroot. Photo by Walter Siegmund.
A Really Deep Dive into Native Bees
All photos and information courtasy of Pollinator Watch
Want to learn more about the How-To's of mason bee upkeep? Learn more about these helpful hardworking natives!
Native Bees have really important Jobs
Video courtesy of USGS Science for a Changing World
Bumble bees and other solitary bees have a unique way of pollinating flowers in a way that honeybees just can't do.
Native Bees are gentle and efficient Pollinators
Explore the pollinating potential of native bees and maybe join us in one of our mason bee box building events!
Video courtesy of PBS Deep Look
Making Native Pollinator Habitat
Making prime pollinator habitat is more than just adding some flowers. It includes representing important plant and pollinator relationships, providing a diverse landscape with trees, bushes and undergrowth to support a diverse group of pollinators. Insects need water and shelter too!
Video courtesy of Oregon Public Broadcasting
Taking a Deep Dive into Mason Bees
Want to learn more about the How-To's of mason bee upkeep? Learn more about these helpful hardworking natives!
Video courtesy of HIGH PLAINS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
Video courtesy of GROWING A GREENER WORLD
