You’ve been learning about some of the fascinating connections happening in our gardens and natural areas. How much do you remember?
Ready? Test your nature knowledge with these five questions!
🌸 1. WOODLAND BLOOMS
Virginia Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum) is most commonly found in which habitat?
A. Dry prairie
B. Moist woodland
C. Coastal dunes
🪰 2. BEE…OR FLY?
Bee flies may look remarkably like bees. What’s one easy way to tell them apart?
A. Bee flies have one pair of wings
B. Bee flies don’t visit flowers
C. Bee flies cannot fly
💧 3. WATER FOR WILDLIFE
Why should you add stones or pebbles to a shallow water source for pollinators?
A. To keep the water warm
B. To give insects safe places to land and drink
C. To attract fish
🌙 4. LIFE AFTER DARK
Which of these can benefit when we reduce unnecessary outdoor lighting at night?
A. Fireflies
B. Moths
C. Bats
D. All of the above
🐝 5. SURPRISE!
The larvae of many bee fly species have an unusual relationship with other insects. What are they?
A. Parasitoids
B. Aquatic predators
C. Leaf miners
🌿 BONUS QUESTION:
What four basic things does wildlife need from a healthy habitat?
Food + Water + Shelter + Space!
👇 HOW DID YOU DO?
Post your answers 1–5 in the comments and challenge a friend to see who knows more about the wild world around us!
Every question we answer helps us better understand the incredible connections that make an ecosystem work.
🔎 Look closer. Learn more. Protect what you discover.
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