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Bumble Bees
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Small Bees
Wasps
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Butterflies & Moths
Other Insects
Real totals from the 2026 count, aggregated by group. Open the data table for the accessible alternative.
2026 Census Results
Record yearGeorgia counted in August 2026.
1,104,617
▲ 121%
insects counted
44,807
▲ 66%
people who counted
13,550
▲ 38%
counts submitted
1
states taking part
One count often comes from a group — a classroom, a garden club, a family — so more people counted than counts were submitted.
Moments that defined the year
Mississippi joined the Pollinator Census under the leadership of Kaylin Bruening of Mississippi State University!
Over 930 educators used the 2026 Pollinator Census as part of their STEM curriculum!
Atkinson County Board of Education issued a Proclamation celebrating the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census in all their schools.
Census Grand Marshal
Tracie Bowers · North Carolina
North Carolina was excited to have one of their own as this year's Great Southeast Pollinator Census Grand Marshal, Tracie Bowers.
By group
Bumble Bees
140,146
Carpenter Bees
185,838
Honey Bees
83,215
Small Bees
104,282
Wasps
68,854
Flies
201,600
Butterflies & Moths
135,044
Other Insects
185,838
Show these results as a data table
| Group | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bumble Bees | 140,146 | 13% |
| Carpenter Bees | 185,838 | 17% |
| Honey Bees | 83,215 | 8% |
| Small Bees | 104,282 | 9% |
| Wasps | 68,854 | 6% |
| Flies | 201,600 | 18% |
| Butterflies & Moths | 135,044 | 12% |
| Other Insects | 185,838 | 17% |
| Total | 1,104,817 | 100% |