This document provides information on five common pollinators in Georgia:
1) The Metallic Green Bee is a very small, solitary bee that nests in rotting logs and has seen decreasing populations due to deforestation.
2) The Clearwing Hummingbird Moth resembles and flies like a hummingbird, hovering at flowers to feed on nectar.
3) The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the only hummingbird found in the Southeast, known for the male's red throat coloring.
4) The American Painted Lady Butterfly migrates throughout the year and lays eggs on various plant hosts, having a brilliant color pattern.
5) The Eastern Bumble Bee is the
During the summer of 2015 in reaction to the inherently flawed concept about how hybridization of the American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) with non-native chestnuts is the only way to prevent its extinction, I decided to do a census of the American Chestnut near home, northern Berks County, PA. In 38 days of walking a census was performed using a GPS equipped camera. Two local areas were walked; Blue Mountain from the Rausch Gap to the Lehigh Gap and sections of trails in the Hay Creek/French Creek area. Over 7500 trees were found from seedlings to mature trees producing seeds. The limiting factor in tree reproductive success was not the Chestnut Blight (Cryphonectria parasitica), but rather access to direct sunlight on the apical ends of branches. With present diseases and pests such as Bacterial Leaf Scorch (Xylella fastidiosa), Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis), Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar dispar) the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (Adelges tsugae) and the Elongate Hemlock Scale (Fiorinia externa) opening up the canopy, the American Chestnut may soon again become the dominant tree in our eastern hardwood forests. My conclusion is that attempts to hybridize the American Chestnut with non-native “blight resistant” trees are unnecessary tinkering which is harmful to the Appalachian ecosystems.
Hamburg area historical society chestnut presentationRichard Gardner
During the summer of 2015 in reaction to the questionable concept I continually heard about the American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) going extinct I decided to do a census of the American Chestnut on the Appalachian Trail from the Rausch Gap to the Lehigh Gap and other local trails. Over 38 days were spent on the census using a GPS equipped camera with many more days gathering data on American Chestnut reproduction and how the Chestnut Blight (Cryphonectria parasitica) affected the trees. A total of over 80 miles of Appalachian Trail was walked along with at least another 40 miles on other trails. More than 7500 trees of various sizes from seedlings to mature adults were found along two trail systems separated by about 30 miles. In three separate locations a total of forty-four trees were found bearing seeds. The limiting factor in American Chestnut reproduction was clearly shown to be access to direct sunlight, not disease. The obvious conclusion derived from this time in the field is that the American Chestnut is coming back without our interference. Attempts to hybridize it with non-native chestnut species to make “blight resistant” trees are unnecessary and may be detrimental to the ecology of the Appalachian forest. This study will be continued in 2016 by walking additional trails.
During the summer of 2015 in reaction to the inherently flawed concept about how hybridization of the American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) with non-native chestnuts is the only way to prevent its extinction, I decided to do a census of the American Chestnut near home, northern Berks County, PA. In 38 days of walking a census was performed using a GPS equipped camera. Two local areas were walked; Blue Mountain from the Rausch Gap to the Lehigh Gap and sections of trails in the Hay Creek/French Creek area. Over 7500 trees were found from seedlings to mature trees producing seeds. The limiting factor in tree reproductive success was not the Chestnut Blight (Cryphonectria parasitica), but rather access to direct sunlight on the apical ends of branches. With present diseases and pests such as Bacterial Leaf Scorch (Xylella fastidiosa), Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis), Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar dispar) the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (Adelges tsugae) and the Elongate Hemlock Scale (Fiorinia externa) opening up the canopy, the American Chestnut may soon again become the dominant tree in our eastern hardwood forests. My conclusion is that attempts to hybridize the American Chestnut with non-native “blight resistant” trees are unnecessary tinkering which is harmful to the Appalachian ecosystems.
Hamburg area historical society chestnut presentationRichard Gardner
During the summer of 2015 in reaction to the questionable concept I continually heard about the American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) going extinct I decided to do a census of the American Chestnut on the Appalachian Trail from the Rausch Gap to the Lehigh Gap and other local trails. Over 38 days were spent on the census using a GPS equipped camera with many more days gathering data on American Chestnut reproduction and how the Chestnut Blight (Cryphonectria parasitica) affected the trees. A total of over 80 miles of Appalachian Trail was walked along with at least another 40 miles on other trails. More than 7500 trees of various sizes from seedlings to mature adults were found along two trail systems separated by about 30 miles. In three separate locations a total of forty-four trees were found bearing seeds. The limiting factor in American Chestnut reproduction was clearly shown to be access to direct sunlight, not disease. The obvious conclusion derived from this time in the field is that the American Chestnut is coming back without our interference. Attempts to hybridize it with non-native chestnut species to make “blight resistant” trees are unnecessary and may be detrimental to the ecology of the Appalachian forest. This study will be continued in 2016 by walking additional trails.
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Describe the niches of at least 3 species of wildlife that might be found in Michigan.
Solution
The forest landscape of Michigan represents wide variety of species. The land is mostly occupied
by red wood trees and shaded land is dominated by ferns. The trees support wide species of wild
life. The fallen logs in the forest support Salamanders, snakes, flying squirrels, small insects and
several invertebrates.
The downy and hairy woodpeckers live on dying and dead standing trees known as snags. The
hairy woodpeckers require larger snags than down woodpeckers. The trees provide food for
insects and shelter. The hairy woodpeckers feed on large insects. These small differences in
habitats are observed between downy and hairy woodpeckers. Each type of woodpecker occupies
a different niche and exhibits different functional role in the forest ecosystem.
Two types of forests are abudant. Coniferous forests are habitat for Red squirrels that feed on
large pine cones. The deciduous forests are habitat of grey squirrels. These feed on acorns and
beechnuts.
Amphibians like redbacked and spotted salamanders live in moist, mature deciduous forest floors
and at dead and decaying logs. Red shouldered hawks are found extensively in deciduous forest
types and use lowland for nesting.
Several types of birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, squirrels, black bears and various types of
fungi and mushrooms live in different ecological niches in the Michigan forests..
1. These beautiful Metallic Bees are very common although
you may not notice them as they are only 3/8 of an inch
long. Four species of this tiny bee occur in the United
States. These solitary creatures make their curving nests
in the rotting logs and stumps of deciduous forests. De-
forestation and habitat fragmentation have dramatically
decreased their populations. This bee is a feeding gener-
Green Metallic
Bee
Clearwing
Hummingbird Moth
Often seen at dusk and mistaken for a hummingbird, this
30 miles an hour! The Hummingbird Moth has the ability
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same time each day.
D e s i g n e d b y
S h a r o n M u c z y n s k i
An informational brochure on five
common pollinators of Georgia
Georgia
Pollinators
photo credit: Vicki DeLoach photo credit: Ken King
2. in the aster family. In contrast to the brilliantly colored
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ratically in open gardens and pastures. The American
Painted Lady is usually active through much of the year
host plants eaten by the caterpillar include many species
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is the Southeast’s only
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bird gets its name from the gorgeous iridescent red throat
of the male hummingbird.
This the most common bumble bee in the Southeast.
Contrary to popular belief, this bee is quite docile and
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traviolet nectar guides, directing incoming bees to pollen.
plants to release their pollen. Bumble Bees are the only
Ruby-Throated
Hummingbird
American Painted-
Lady Butterfly
Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
photo credit: Ken Pomerance/ MrClean Photography