Characterization of the Insect Assemblage and Associated Floral Volatiles of Black Cherry (Prunus serotina).

ABSTRACT: Black cherry is an ecologically important high-value wood. A decline of its regeneration has been reported in the USA, which could be associated with a lack of pollination. This study was conducted to identify insects visiting black cherry flowers, to determine whether insects captured on the flowers carry black cherry pollen and to identify the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by flowers of black cherry. A two-year insect survey was conducted before, during and after the black cherry bloom. A total of 9533 insects were captured in traps and Diptera was the most abundant (64.1%). Significantly more insects in Diptera, Lepidoptera and Thysanoptera were captured in the traps installed in the canopy than those on the ground, and Anthalia bulbosa (Diptera: Hybotidae) was the do

SUBMITTER: Larcenaire C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8538322 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature