Census Results
2021 Census Results
In August 2021, 5,941 Georgians participated in the 3rd annual Great Georgia Pollinator Census.
Results data
2021 results summary, with counts across all eight insect categories. Download the full data: summary spreadsheet · county totals. The detailed spreadsheet shows each verified entry, the plants used for counting, weather, and more.
What plants were used for counting?
- Bumble bees: Abelia, Zinnia, and Anise Hyssop
- Carpenter bees: Anise Hyssop, Lantana, and Mexican Petunia
- Honey bees: Chives, Sunflowers, and Mountain Mint
- Small bees: Mountain Mint, Blackeyed Susan, and Coneflower
- Wasps: Mountain Mint, Giant Ironweed, and Zinnia
- Flies: Goldenrod, Sunflowers, Mountain Mint
- Butterflies and moths: Lantana, Butterfly Bush, and Zinnia
- Other insects: Blackeyed Susan, Zinnia, and Sunflowers
Highlights from 2021
The 2021 Census brought together Georgians of all ages, from residents of the Phoenix of Tucker Senior Living to members of Cub Scout Troop 211.
Classes from 75 schools participated in the 2021 Census, led by educators navigating COVID and staffing challenges.
As part of the 2021 Census, 436 new sustainable pollinator gardens were created in Georgia.