Pollination strategy of Gennaria diphylla (Orchidaceae) on the Canary Islands and on Madeira

Gennaria diphylla (Link) Parl. is a terrestrial, inconspicuous green orchid. Its distribution includes the central and western Mediterranean region as well Canary Islands Madeira. Investigations on its pollination biology are scarce. In literature there mentions of autogamy allogamy. Pollination pollen import export were studied Tenerife The investigations showed plays less important role than thought, although caging experiment that species capable self-pollination. orchid pollinated by variety small moths, especially families Geometridae, Pyralidae Crambidae. It flowering in period when few other plants flower, so little competition for pollinators. Complemented this seems to be successful strategy, shows relatively high average fruit set 73 %.