Insect pollinators diversity on plum in Dobhi village of Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh

Pollen grains are transferred from the male anther to the female stigma of blooming plants during pollination. Fruit/seed setting and fertilization depend on pollination. Plums need cross-pollination to bear fruit since they are self-incompatible. In order to improve the quality of fruit and seeds and increase crop yield, cross-pollination is crucial. There are many animal pollinators involved in the pollination process, but insect pollinators are crucial. The present investigation on “Insect pollinators diversity on plum in Dobhi village of Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh” was conducting in the Department of Biosciences, M.L.S.M. College, Sundernagar and Dobhi (Kullu), Himachal Pradesh during Feburary- March, 2025. Insect pollinators collected by using hand picking, fluorescent pan traps and sweep net capture during February- March, 2025 revealed that 36 insects belonging to 22 genera under 13 families and 5 orders. Out of which 15 species belonged to Hymenoptera, 12 from Diptera, 5 from Lepidoptera, 3 from Coleoptera and 1 to order Thysanoptera. Among the insects collected from different sampling methods, honey bees were most abundant and frequent visitor. Beside Hymenopterans, Dipterans also constituted an important group of insect pollinators. For plum trees to successfully reproduce, pollinators are essential. Future plum generations may be more resilient as a result of pollinators' promotion of genetic variation. In plum orchards, pollination services directly affect the quality and stability of production. Healthy landscapes, low pollution levels, and excellent habitat connectivity are often reflected in a rich and stable pollinator population.