Bio-Spectrum of Flower Visiting Insects and Their Role in Pollination Service of An Indigenous Himalayan Shrub (Deutzia Staminea R.Br. Ex Wall.)
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Deutzia staminea is a deciduous or rarely evergreen shrub, indigenous to Himalayas. It is widely known for its ornamental role. The present study aiming to investigate Bio-spectrum of flower visiting insects and their role in pollination service of Deutzia staminea during blooming season in Kumaun Himalayas, Uttarakhand. A total of 324 individuals, belonging to 25 species under seven families from three orders were recorded visiting the selected plant species. On the basis of total number of individuals, Lepidoptera was the dominant order followed by Hymenoptera and Diptera. In terms of number of species Nymphalidae was the most dominant family whereas, Riodinidae, Vespidae, Syrphidae were the least dominant families. Apis mellifera was recorded as most abundant species whereas, Calliphora vicina was found to be the least abundant species during the study period.
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