Data for Article titled "Improving an African urban mosaic for insect pollinators through increased floral diversity and better functional connectivity"

To date, the importance of African urban areas as a refuge for insect pollinators is poorly explored, despite increasing urbanization and agricultural intensification in recent decades. Here, we investigate how insect pollinator diversity differs between gardens, agricultural areas, and natural areas in a southern African urban mosaic. We also explore the influence of urban green spaces on the taxonomic diversity of insect pollinators. This data includes abundance and species richness data of insects obtained from direct observation and pan traps. In addition, we measured associated environmental, floral, and landscape variables.