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School Garden Wildlife

 

pearl_crescent_butterfly

Monarchs aren't the only butterflies and moths you might see. The local Pearl Crescent Butterfly is attracted to brightly-colored flowers.

caterpillars

Caterpillars may eat a few of your leaves, but don't forget that they soon turn into beautiful moths and butterflies!

praying_mantis

This praying mantis may look scary. But, like the ladybug, this insect helps keep your garden free of pests.

monarch_butterfly

Monarch butterflies love school garden flowers like butterfly weed, but their favorite plants are milkweed and fennel.

carpenter_bee

Bees, like this carpenter bee, will help pollinate your garden's plants.

skipper

Named "skippers" because of their quick flying, these little fliers look like moths but are actually butterflies.

ladybug_larvae

Hard to believe, but this is actually a baby ladybug! He's known as a "larva", and will eventually turn into a ladybug (similar to how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly).

ladybug crop

Ladybugs aren't only cute — they're also beneficial insects that will eat garden pests.