Caterpillars

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A lush backyard garden filled with diverse native plants, attracting numerous butterflies and birds, showcasing a thriving urban ecosystem.

Native Plants Boost Urban Wildlife Beyond Expectations, Outperforming Non-Natives

In an average backyard, native plants can support 15 times more native caterpillar species than non-native alternatives, a critical food source for birds.

Mason Clarke·June 10, 2026