Abundance of Insect Pollinators on Calotropis procera in Buxar district of Bihar

This comprehensive study sheds light on the diverse insect forager species associated with Calotropis procera, revealing 21 (twenty-one) species, including two unidentified ones, distributed across five orders. The population abundance assessment over a six-month period uncovered dynamic trends, with March recording the highest mean population of pollinators. Ants emerged as consistent visitors, with Apis dorsata dominating in December. Diversity indices analysis indicated rich pollinator diversity in areas, with the Simpson’s index reflecting values from 0.942 to 0.955, suggesting a robust and diverse pollinator community. The highest species richness was in March at location having latitude- 84°9'25”, longitude- 25°31'4”. The study advocates for the conservation of pollinators with weeds as a potential strategy to address threats to biodiversity, aligning with previous research emphasizing the positive role of weeds in enhancing floral diversity and supporting insect populations.