Despite their reputation as buzzing nuisances, flies serve a critical role as some of the Earth's most prolific pollinators -- and new research suggests they are increasingly at risk due to rising ...

For anyone looking to cultivate native flowering plants that attract pollinators, spotted bee balm is a must! We show you how ...

Butterfly bushes need full sun to bloom profusely. Select a planting location that gets a minimum of six hours of direct sun ...

Washington Bee Atlas volunteer and WSDA Communications Consultant Karla Salp shares adventures she had and lessons she ...

Patio pot plants not only look beautiful, but planting certain varieties to attract pollinator insects, such as bees, butterflies and other insects, can add so much interest and support wildlife.

Researchers have observed some wolves visiting as many as 30 flowers at a time, drawn by their apparently sweet and delicious ...

You can help Mother Nature in a battle for survival. Pollinators, which provide one out of every three bites of our food, are struggling. Five butterfly species in the United States have gone extinct ...

Not only will those flowers bring you joy throughout the year; native wildflowers are the best source of food and shelter for pollinators like bees and butterflies. When you plant flowers that are ...

Researchers uncover unique insect-plant relationship: ants and crickets pollinate and disperse Balanophora seeds.

The story of the Southern Plains bumble bee disappearance in Ohio is a reminder of how fragile nature can be, and the ...

The projects supported by the 17 grants will increase the quality and quantity of pollinator habitat for monarch butterflies, ...