DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Elaeidobius kamerunicus Faust (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), the pollinating weevil, is the most efficient insect pollinator of oil palm, Elaeis guineensis Jacq.

Detailed explanation-2: -The list of insect pollinators is long and includes many different species of bees, flies, wasps, beetles, butterflies and moths. Even species with a bad reputation such as houseflies and mosquitoes are important pollinators.

Detailed explanation-3: -Elaeidobius kamerunicus (African oil palm weevil)

Detailed explanation-4: -Insect pollinated flowers have a bright color with a sweet odor that attracts insects. These flowers produce nectar and as the insects tend to collect the nectar the pollen grains stick to their body which is carried to the female flower by the insect. Examples: rose, papaya, sunflower, lotus, etc.