This resource is a practical illustrated guide to insectary plants and beneficial insects in Hawaiʻi. It introduces pollinators, parasitoid wasps, lady beetles, butterflies, lacewings, spiders, and other beneficial arthropods, while also highlighting native Hawaiian plants that support them. The guide is especially useful for garden, farm, and habitat planning focused on pollination and biological pest control.
Beneficial Insect and Insectary Garden Planning
Students or learners use the guide to match beneficial insects with the plants and habitat features that support them, then design an insectary garden or planting plan. The resource can also support investigations into pollination, biological control, host plants, nesting habitat, and native Hawaiian plants with insectary value.
