Florida Wildflower Foundation

Happy ! We’re always up for an opportunity to celebrate these incredible insects and their vital roles in the environment. From the caterpillars that feed baby birds to their important pollinator services, moths truly matter.

In Florida, they sustain some of our favorite and most mysterious wildflowers, including the Moonflower (Ipomoea alba), the rare beauties — Nightflowering wild petunia (Ruellia noctiflora) and Ghost orchid (Dendrophylax lindenii) — and so many more.

Learn more about National Moth Week and how to get involved here: https://NationalMothWeek.org/

Pictured:
Top left: Ochre Parachma moth (Parachma ochracealis)
Top right: Polka-dot wasp moth (Syntomeida epilais)
Bottom left: Io moth caterpillar (Automeris io)
Bottom right: Tersa sphinx moth (Xylophanes tersa)

For 25 years, Florida Wildflower Foundation members have helped connect, protect and expand native wildflower habitats across our state. As part of our $25 for 25 anniversary campaign, we're celebrating the community we've built — and inviting you to help it grow.

From July 16 through August 19, when you join or renew your membership, you'll receive a complimentary membership of equal or lesser value to share with anyone you choose. Whether it's a friend, family member, neighbor or fellow native plant enthusiast, your gift introduces someone new to a community dedicated to Florida's native wildflowers and the pollinators, wildlife and people who depend on them.

Together, let's grow the next 25 years of community: https://www.flawildflowers.org/25-for-25-community/

Join the UF IFAS Great Florida Pollinator Census this August 21-22 to learn about the insects in your area and contribute valuable data to help expand scientific knowledge and protect pollinators!

In as little as 15 minutes, you can participate from your own yard, or you can find a community event near you. Find all the information and resources you need here: https://www.flawildflowers.org/event/26212208-event-pollinator-census/

NOTE: This event is led by University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences in collaboration with the Great Southeast Pollinator Census coordinated by UGA Extension.

Connect with the regional effort in the Southeast Pollinator Census Community