How closely have you been following Nature on the Brink this week? We explored Field Pussytoes, the American Lady butterfly, autumn seed season, bee hotels, and the connections that turn our yards into wildlife habitat. Test your knowledge!
1️⃣ Why is Field Pussytoes (Antennaria neglecta) especially valuable in a butterfly garden?
A. It produces berries for butterflies
B. It is a larval host plant for the American Lady butterfly
C. It blooms throughout the entire year
D. It repels caterpillars
2️⃣ What distinctive feature can help identify an American Lady butterfly?
A. A long swallowtail
B. Completely yellow wings
C. Two prominent eyespots on the underside of the hindwings
D. Blue antennae
3️⃣ What might an American Lady caterpillar do for protection while feeding?
A. Burrow underground
B. Pull leaves together with silk to create a shelter
C. Build a nest from mud
D. Hide inside flowers
4️⃣ Why should some native seed heads remain standing in autumn and winter?
A. They can provide food and habitat for wildlife
B. They prevent all weeds from growing
C. They keep butterflies from migrating
D. They stop plants from going dormant
5️⃣ Many native bees differ from honey bees because they:
A. Live only in large colonies
B. Never visit flowers
C. Are solitary, with some species nesting in hollow stems or cavities
D. Build bird-like nests in trees
6️⃣ True or False?
A wildlife-friendly garden should provide more than flowers. Host plants, native grasses, seeds, stems, leaves, nesting sites, and nectar plants can all contribute to habitat.
A. True
B. False
🌟 BONUS QUESTION:
Can you complete this week’s Buzz & Bloom connection?
🌿 Field Pussytoes → _________ → American Lady Butterfly
👇 Post your answers in the comments! Then challenge a friend or family member to see how much they know about the wildlife living right outside their door.
💚 Learn. Appreciate. Take Action.
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