5. Unveiling the Secrets of Arizona Milkweed's Pollination Ecology

Behrstock, R. A. (2021). New records of pollinators and other insects associated with Arizona milkweed, Asclepias angustifolia, at four sites in Southeastern Arizona. Journal of Pollination Ecology, 27. https://doi.org/10.26786/1920-7603(2021)621

This research article, published in the Journal of Pollination Ecology, investigates the insect visitors of Asclepias angustifolia, a type of milkweed that grows in southeastern Arizona. The author, Robert Aaron Behrstock, observed and photographed these insects over two years at four different sites, identifying over 369 insect species, including potential pollinators. The article discusses the types of insects observed, their roles in pollination, and the importance of A. angustifolia for pollinators like monarch butterflies. This research provides valuable information on the insect communities associated with this important plant species and emphasizes the significance of milkweed in supporting biodiversity.