Flower visits of cockroaches (Insecta: Blattodea) in the Iberian Peninsula: Are they neglected pollinators?
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چکیده
Although several insect orders have been deeply studied in plant–animal interactions (e.g. pollination) cockroaches traditionally ignored taxonomic and ecological studies. However, they could be playing a role the reproduction of plants. To date, 8 plant species use as pollination agent. In our study, we reviewed 2865 records from citizen science platforms own data Iberian Peninsula to find flower visits made by cockroaches. We detected 51 interaction involving at least different cockroach 35 species. Furthermore, nearly half carried pollen on various parts their bodies. These insects were found mainly visit white, yellow pink flowers Apiaceae, Asteraceae Cistaceae families (among others) late spring early summer. for confirmation effective pollination, new studies must out. Additionally, although existence syndrome is far being understood, provide insights that help shed some light this unknown relationship. Here first approximation floral perception white show best fit higher conspicousness colour vision, suggested other neglected pollinator insects.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Applied Entomology
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['0931-2048', '1439-0418']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.13157