Flower-visiting insects observed on the critically endangered alpine plant species Callianthemum kernerianum Freyn ex A. Kerner (Ranunculaceae)
Journal Title: Journal of Insect Biodiversity - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
In the present paper we provide the first contribution to the knowledge of the flower-visiting insect assemblages of the alpine plant species Callianthemum kernerianum Freyn ex A. Kerner (Ranunculaceae). This focal plant species was selected since it is a stenoendemic and critically endangered species belonging to the IUCN red-list. Fifteen taxa were recorded, among which very few are true pollinators, whereas all the others can be considered only indirect pollinators. The peculiar phenology of the plant and the harsh habitat conditions in which it grows probably affect the richness and abundance of flower-visiting insects as well as of true pollinators. This could be the reason for this plant to be a self-compatible species.
Authors and Affiliations
Mauro Gobbi, Daniele Avesani, Gilberto Parolo, Antonio Scupola, Adriano Zanetti, Costantino Bonomi
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