Seed predation in Helichrysum oligopappum

H. oligopappum begins flowering in late February/ early March (mid-to-late March peak) in northern populations
Seed dispersal completed by (on average) early to late April. Soon after peak flowering
Residual seed left on broader, angulate inflorescences into autumn and beginning of Winter, but heavily predated on by Pentid beetles (significant crass loads left in hollowed papii)

Posted on Ιούνιος 15, 2022 1103 ΠΜ by anthonywalton