Insect profiles

There are thousands of species of pollinating insects in Canada, but we group them into simple categories for amateur observers. When you see an insect visiting a flower, try to notice which type it is, based on the groups below. If you know the family, or the exact species, report it as a special note with your observations.

Bees (Hymenoptera order)	Wasps (Hymenoptera order)
Flies (Diptera order)	Butterflies and Moths (Lepidoptera order)
Beetles (Coleoptera order)