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VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 (2021)
A preliminary checklist of entomofauna in pachaiyappa’s college campus, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
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Azhagu Raj R, Maruthirajan A Sathish R, Muthukumar S, Stephenraj D
Abstract
Insect diversity and distribution are important for the determination of biodiversity in that area. In this study, an entomofauanl diversity was recorded in Pachaiyappa’s College for Men (PACM), Kanchipuram (KPM). Entomofaunal species were collected during the morning and evening time by using a Sweep net, Pitfall Trap (PFT), Bait Trap (BT) and All Out Search Method (AOSM). The results shows that, a total of 8 orders, 16 families, 11 sub- family, 33 genera and 36 species were recorded in the college PACM campus. Insect order Hymenoptera (35%) was highly represented, followed by, Coleoptera (16%) Hemiptera (14%), Lepidoptera (11%), Diptera (8%), and Odonata (5%). Entomofaunal diversity, density, richness, and abundance in terrestrial, aquatic, mountain and agro-ecosystem mainly determined by climatic factors, followed by food, vegetation type, soil and water quality etc.
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Pages:11-14
How to cite this article:
Azhagu Raj R, Maruthirajan A Sathish R, Muthukumar S, Stephenraj D "A preliminary checklist of entomofauna in pachaiyappa’s college campus, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India ". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 6, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 11-14
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