This study assessed the pollinator fauna of guava (Psidium guajava) plantations at ICAR-CISH, Lucknow during the 2024 rainy and winter flowering seasons. Weekly field observations were conducted from 10% flowering until completion, recording pollinator visitation rates and relative abundance across different times of the day. Apis dorsata emerged as the dominant pollinator, with an average of 65.76 visits per five flowers per five minutes (33.19% relative abundance) during the rainy season, increasing to 74.56 visits (44.47%) in winter. Apis cerana indica and Ceratina spp. were the next most abundant species. Peak activity occurred between 6:10–8:45 AM and 4:00–5:15 PM. The findings highlight the significance of native bee species in guava pollination under intensive cultivation systems

Guava (Psidium guajava), Pollinator fauna, Apis dorsata, Apis cerana indica, Ceratina spp

The findings underscore the critical role of native bee species in sustaining guava productivity and reinforce the need for pollinator-conserving agronomic practices. The study highlights the predominance of Apis dorsata as a major pollinator of guava under subtropical conditions, followed by Apis cerana indica and Ceratina spp. Being well domesticated, A. cerana indica offers potential for developing apiculture within the guava ecosystem of this area. The observed pollination dynamics emphasize the vital role of native bees in sustaining guava production. Promoting pollinator-friendly practices is essential to conserve these key species and ensure stable fruit yield in guava

Snehasish Routray, H.S. Singh, Yogendra Kumar and Rajneesh Kumar Verma (2025). Relative Abundance of Pollinators in Guava under Subtropical Conditions. Biological Forum, 17(5): 68-70