There are many animals that pollinate flowers in our backyards. The list of the most important critters that perform this critical task, includes European honeybees, native solitary bees,  ruby-throated hummingbirds, bumblebees, butterflies and moths.

       You might be surprised to learn the most important pollinators are our native bees.  It seems there are 500+ species of these valuable insects in Georgia.  Some 90% are solitary bees.