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VOL. 9, ISSUE 1 (2024)
Diversity of flower visiting insects on some cultivated and non cultivated plants in Gangulia, West Bengal
Authors
Tirthankar Dalui, Rehenara Khatun
Abstract
Flower visiting insects play a significant role in the pollination of
plants, which ultimately determines the survival and reproduction of plant
populations. Among the most well known flower visiting insects are bees,
butterflies, moths, and flies. Plant-pollinator interactions are crucial for
both wild and cultivated plant species. However, they are currently at risk due
to several factors. These include indiscriminate use of pesticides, habitat
fragmentation, and intensified cultivation practices. The present study aims to
develop a comprehensive dataset regarding the diversity of common flower visiting
insects on both the cultivated and non cultivated plants in the Gangulia
region, West Bengal, India. Three cultivated plants, namely Solanum
melongena, Brassica nigra, Cucumis sativus and one cultivated plant, Ziziphus
mauritiana respectively, were selected for this study to observe flower
visiting insects. A total of 7, 5, 3 and 13 species of insects were observed in
the flowers of Solanum melongena, Brassica nigra, Cucumis
sativus and Zizyphus mauritiana respectively. The insects found are belong
to the order Diptera, Hymenoptera, Lepidoptera and Coleoptera. This data will
be a valuable resource for future studies and aid in the preservation of the
local flora and fauna.
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Pages:74-78
How to cite this article:
Tirthankar Dalui, Rehenara Khatun "Diversity of flower visiting insects on some cultivated and non cultivated plants in Gangulia, West Bengal". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 74-78
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