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VOL. 7, ISSUE 12 (2022)
Relative abundance and diversity of arthropods in the maize (Zea mays L.) field of Kharkhari, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
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Gorachad Goshami, Minakhi Halder, Istiak Mahfuz, Shah H A Mahdi
Abstract
Maize (Zea mays L.) represents the most important grain crop. Abundance and diversity of arthropods in the maize (Zea mays L.) field of Kharkhari, Rajshahi were studied from February 2019 to May 2019 which allows a closer look in biodiversity in maize crops. In the study area, a total of 1103 specimens were recorded under 11 Orders. The total number of identified specimen (N) and their relative abundance (%) were recorded as in Odonata (39, 3.54 %), Lepidoptera (74, 6.71 %), Coleoptera (181, 16.41 %), Hymenoptera (363, 32.91 %), Diptera (178, 16.14 %), Dermaptera (20, 1.81 %), Araneae (52, 4.71 %), Hemiptera (33, 2.99 %), Orthoptera (55, 4.99 %), Blattodea (1, 0.09 %) and Diplopoda (107, 9.70%). Among the collected specimen the status of Coleoptera, Hymenoptera, Diptera and Diplopoda were very common (VC); Lepidoptera, Orthoptera and Araneae were common (C); Odonata and Hemiptera were fairly common (FC); Dermaptera was rare (R) and Blattodea was very rare (VR). Diversity indices of Shannon (H), Simpson (1-D) and Margalef (DMg) were 1.96, 0.82 and 1.43, respectively. Menhinick richness (DMn), Berger-Parker dominance (d) and Pielous evenness index (J) were 0.33, 0.33 and 0.82, respectively. As the dragonfly and damselfly are excellent bio-indicator, survey of their populations at regular intervals may provide important biological information about the ecological condition of the study area.
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Pages:153-160
How to cite this article:
Gorachad Goshami, Minakhi Halder, Istiak Mahfuz, Shah H A Mahdi "Relative abundance and diversity of arthropods in the maize (<em>Zea mays</em> L.) field of Kharkhari, Rajshahi, Bangladesh". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 7, Issue 12, 2022, Pages 153-160
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