Abstract
Abstract. Herlinda S, Sari JMP, Lau WH, Anggraini E, Irsan C, Rindiani DE, Nelly N, Lisnawati, Suharjo R. 2025. Insect pollinators of oil palm plantations in South Sumatra, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 26: 5595-5611. Information on insect pollinator species of oil palm is crucial for management strategies that support sustainable production. This study aimed to identify pollinator insect species found in South Sumatra, Indonesia, and analyze their species diversity and abundance. Pollinators were sampled from male and female inflorescences at four time intervals (08:00-09:59 a.m., 10:00-11:59 a.m., 02:00-03:59 p.m., and 04:00-05:59 p.m.) using anthesis-based collection methods. The result showed that Elaeidobius kamerunicus and Elaeidobius spp. were the most common insect pollinators in oil palm production areas, occurring from lowland to midland regions. These species were present on both male and female inflorescences but were more abundant on male inflorescences, with peak activity recorded between 8:00 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. Apis mellifera and A. dorsata were also observed on both male and female inflorescences, though their activity was generally limited to the morning and midday periods. All species (E. kamerunicus, Elaeidobius spp., A. mellifera, and A. dorsata) are potential pollinators, as their visitation of both male and female inflorescences facilitates pollen transfer to the female flowers. Considering the continuous activity of E. kamerunicus and Elaeidobius spp. throughout the day, the use of contact insecticides in oil palm plantations should be avoided to reduce adverse impacts on pollinator populations. These findings provide baseline data for designing pollinator-friendly management practices in Indonesia's oil palm sector.
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Claims 13
Claim · model-written summary
Elaeidobius kamerunicus was among the most common insect pollinators in oil palm production areas, from lowland to midland regions.
- Taxon
- oil palme0
- Interactor
- Elaeidobius kamerunicus
Elaeidobius kamerunicuse0pollinator - Outcome
- most common insect pollinatorse0
- Qualifier
- from lowland to midland regionse0
- Setting
- South Sumatra, Indonesiae5
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“The result showed that Elaeidobius kamerunicus and Elaeidobius spp. were the most common insect pollinators in oil palm production areas, occurring from lowland to midland regions”
e5“identify pollinator insect species found in South Sumatra, Indonesia”
Claim · model-written summary
Elaeidobius spp. was among the most common insect pollinators in oil palm production areas, from lowland to midland regions.
- Taxon
- oil palme0
- Interactor
- Elaeidobius spp.Elaeidobiuse0pollinator
- Outcome
- most common insect pollinatorse0
- Qualifier
- from lowland to midland regionse0
- Setting
- South Sumatra, Indonesiae5
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“The result showed that Elaeidobius kamerunicus and Elaeidobius spp. were the most common insect pollinators in oil palm production areas, occurring from lowland to midland regions”
e5“identify pollinator insect species found in South Sumatra, Indonesia”
Claim · model-written summary
Elaeidobius kamerunicus was more abundant on male than on female oil palm inflorescences.
- Taxon
- oil palme0
- Interactor
- Elaeidobius kamerunicusElaeidobius kamerunicuse0pollinator
- Outcome
- more abundante1
- Comparator
- female inflorescencese1
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“The result showed that Elaeidobius kamerunicus and Elaeidobius spp. were the most common insect pollinators in oil palm production areas, occurring from lowland to midland regions”
e1“These species were present on both male and female inflorescences but were more abundant on male inflorescences, with peak activity recorded between 8:00 a.m. and 11:59 a.m.”
Claim · model-written summary
Elaeidobius spp. was more abundant on male than on female oil palm inflorescences.
- Taxon
- oil palme0
- Interactor
- Elaeidobius spp.Elaeidobiuse0pollinator
- Outcome
- more abundante1
- Comparator
- female inflorescencese1
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“The result showed that Elaeidobius kamerunicus and Elaeidobius spp. were the most common insect pollinators in oil palm production areas, occurring from lowland to midland regions”
e1“These species were present on both male and female inflorescences but were more abundant on male inflorescences, with peak activity recorded between 8:00 a.m. and 11:59 a.m.”
Claim · model-written summary
Elaeidobius kamerunicus showed peak activity between 8:00 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. on oil palm inflorescences.
- Taxon
- oil palme0
- Interactor
- Elaeidobius kamerunicusElaeidobius kamerunicuse0pollinator
- Outcome
- peak activitye1
- Qualifier
- between 8:00 a.m. and 11:59 a.m.e1
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“The result showed that Elaeidobius kamerunicus and Elaeidobius spp. were the most common insect pollinators in oil palm production areas, occurring from lowland to midland regions”
e1“These species were present on both male and female inflorescences but were more abundant on male inflorescences, with peak activity recorded between 8:00 a.m. and 11:59 a.m.”
Claim · model-written summary
Elaeidobius spp. showed peak activity between 8:00 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. on oil palm inflorescences.
- Taxon
- oil palme0
- Interactor
- Elaeidobius spp.Elaeidobiuse0pollinator
- Outcome
- peak activitye1
- Qualifier
- between 8:00 a.m. and 11:59 a.m.e1
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“The result showed that Elaeidobius kamerunicus and Elaeidobius spp. were the most common insect pollinators in oil palm production areas, occurring from lowland to midland regions”
e1“These species were present on both male and female inflorescences but were more abundant on male inflorescences, with peak activity recorded between 8:00 a.m. and 11:59 a.m.”
Claim · model-written summary
Apis mellifera was observed on both male and female oil palm inflorescences, with activity limited to the morning and midday.
- Taxon
- oil palme0
- Interactor
- Apis mellifera
_Apis_mellifera_(female)_-_on_viburnum_tinus_flowers.jpg?width=60)
Apis melliferae2pollinator - Outcome
- observed on both male and female inflorescencese2
- Qualifier
- limited to the morning and midday periodse2
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
_Apis_mellifera_(female)_-_on_viburnum_tinus_flowers.jpg?width=500)
Verbatim
e0“The result showed that Elaeidobius kamerunicus and Elaeidobius spp. were the most common insect pollinators in oil palm production areas, occurring from lowland to midland regions”
e2“Apis mellifera and A. dorsata were also observed on both male and female inflorescences, though their activity was generally limited to the morning and midday periods”
Claim · model-written summary
Apis dorsata was observed on both male and female oil palm inflorescences, with activity limited to the morning and midday.
- Taxon
- oil palme0
- Interactor
- A. dorsata
Apis dorsatae2pollinator - Outcome
- observed on both male and female inflorescencese2
- Qualifier
- limited to the morning and midday periodse2
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“The result showed that Elaeidobius kamerunicus and Elaeidobius spp. were the most common insect pollinators in oil palm production areas, occurring from lowland to midland regions”
e2“Apis mellifera and A. dorsata were also observed on both male and female inflorescences, though their activity was generally limited to the morning and midday periods”
Claim · model-written summary
Elaeidobius kamerunicus is a potential pollinator of oil palm because it visits both male and female inflorescences.
- Taxon
- oil palme0
- Interactor
- E. kamerunicusElaeidobius kamerunicuse3pollinator
- Outcome
- potential pollinatorse3
- Qualifier
- facilitates pollen transfer to the female flowerse3
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“The result showed that Elaeidobius kamerunicus and Elaeidobius spp. were the most common insect pollinators in oil palm production areas, occurring from lowland to midland regions”
e3“All species (E. kamerunicus, Elaeidobius spp., A. mellifera, and A. dorsata) are potential pollinators, as their visitation of both male and female inflorescences facilitates pollen transfer to the female flowers”
Claim · model-written summary
Elaeidobius spp. is a potential pollinator of oil palm because it visits both male and female inflorescences.
- Taxon
- oil palme0
- Interactor
- Elaeidobius spp.Elaeidobiuse3pollinator
- Outcome
- potential pollinatorse3
- Qualifier
- facilitates pollen transfer to the female flowerse3
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“The result showed that Elaeidobius kamerunicus and Elaeidobius spp. were the most common insect pollinators in oil palm production areas, occurring from lowland to midland regions”
e3“All species (E. kamerunicus, Elaeidobius spp., A. mellifera, and A. dorsata) are potential pollinators, as their visitation of both male and female inflorescences facilitates pollen transfer to the female flowers”
Claim · model-written summary
Apis mellifera is a potential pollinator of oil palm because it visits both male and female inflorescences.
- Taxon
- oil palme0
- Interactor
- A. melliferaApis melliferae3pollinator
- Outcome
- potential pollinatorse3
- Qualifier
- facilitates pollen transfer to the female flowerse3
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“The result showed that Elaeidobius kamerunicus and Elaeidobius spp. were the most common insect pollinators in oil palm production areas, occurring from lowland to midland regions”
e3“All species (E. kamerunicus, Elaeidobius spp., A. mellifera, and A. dorsata) are potential pollinators, as their visitation of both male and female inflorescences facilitates pollen transfer to the female flowers”
Claim · model-written summary
Apis dorsata is a potential pollinator of oil palm because it visits both male and female inflorescences.
- Taxon
- oil palme0
- Interactor
- A. dorsataApis dorsatae3pollinator
- Outcome
- potential pollinatorse3
- Qualifier
- facilitates pollen transfer to the female flowerse3
Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
Verbatim
e0“The result showed that Elaeidobius kamerunicus and Elaeidobius spp. were the most common insect pollinators in oil palm production areas, occurring from lowland to midland regions”
e3“All species (E. kamerunicus, Elaeidobius spp., A. mellifera, and A. dorsata) are potential pollinators, as their visitation of both male and female inflorescences facilitates pollen transfer to the female flowers”
Claim · model-written summary
The authors recommend avoiding contact insecticides in oil palm plantations to protect pollinator populations.
Verbatim
e0“The result showed that Elaeidobius kamerunicus and Elaeidobius spp. were the most common insect pollinators in oil palm production areas, occurring from lowland to midland regions”
e4“the use of contact insecticides in oil palm plantations should be avoided to reduce adverse impacts on pollinator populations”