We focus on supporting moths, butterflies, ants, bees, spiders, flies, beetles and other insects that are native to the historic plant assemblages of the Pomona Valley, sage scrub, chapparal, foothill/woodland, and riparian. Our approach discourages invasive species, such as mosquitoes, that people find undesirable.
Our initial study, in partnership with the Green City Studio at Cal Poly Pomona University, identified and profiled 15 target species, upon which our program is designed. This is not an exhaustive list of target species, but provide a good foundation for planning a garden.
Spiders
- CALIFORNIA TRAPDOOR SPIDER (Bothriocyrtum californicum)
- RED JUMPING SPIDER (Phidippus johnsoni)
Beetles
- CALIFORNIA GLOWWORM (Ellychnia californica)
- DIABOLICAL IRONCLAD BEETLE (Phloeodes Diabolicus)
Flies
- LARGE CRANE FLIES (Tipula spp.)
Ants & Bees
- CALIFORNIA BUMBLE BEE (Bombus californicus)
- VELVET ANTS (Dasymutilla spp.)
- HARVESTER ANTS (Pogonomyrmex spp.)
- CALIFORNIA CARPENTER BEE (Xylocopa californica)
Moths & Butterflies
- PENITENT UNDERWING (Catocala piatrix)
- CHALCEDON CHECKERSPOT (Euphydryas chalcedona)
- CEONOTHUS SILK MOTH (Hyalophora euryalus)
- WESTERN TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Papilio rutulus)
- CALIFORNIA OAK MOTH (Phryganidia californica)
Mantids
- CALIFORNIA MANTIS (Stagmomantis californica)
Stick Bugs
- TIMEMAS (Timema spp.)
