Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science · 1982 · 66 citations · 0 references
AgricultureEntomologyPlant SciencesInsect BehaviorInsect EcologyPollination EcologyInsect Life History EcologyPollination BiologyPollination In Natural EcosystemsPollinator BehaviorPollinator DiversityPollinator HabitatFloweringInsect PollinationPollinating InsectsPollination EffectivenessPollination Success AssessmentPollination-related Floral TraitsPollinator Ecology
Abstract Four species of beetles of the family Nitidulidae were the most common arthropod visitors to flowers of annona ( Annona sp.) in Israel throughout the flowering season and a significant relationship was demonstrated between these beetles and fruit-set. The beetles carry annona pollen on their dense cover of hairs. No difference in the efficiency of the 4 species was detected. The number of beetles per flower affected the fruit quality and shape.