''Glomeremus orchidophilus''
is a recently (2010) discovered species of
raspy cricket found in the island of
Réunion
Réunion (; french: La Réunion, ; previously ''Île Bourbon''; rcf, label= Reunionese Creole, La Rényon) is an island in the Indian Ocean that is an overseas department and region of France. It is located approximately east of the island ...
in the
Mascarene Islands
The Mascarene Islands (, ) or Mascarenes or Mascarenhas Archipelago is a group of islands in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar consisting of the islands belonging to the Republic of Mauritius as well as the French department of Réunion. Thei ...
.
It is the only known pollinator of the
orchid ''
Angraecum cadetii''. It is also the only cricket known to pollinate a flower.
References
External links
Video of ''Glomeremus orchidophilus'' hosted by BBC News{{Taxonbar, from=Q1954021
Insects described in 2010
Insects of Réunion
Orchid pollinators
Gryllacrididae