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VOL. 9, ISSUE 11 (2024)
Inventory of arboreal entomofauna of Nambékaha observatory in northern Ivory Coast
Authors
Drissa Coulibaly, Mouhamadou Kone, Yalamoussa Tuo, Yaya Kone, Souleymane Konate
Abstract
The role of insects is very crucial from an ecological point, because
they contribute to the natural ecosystems balance. However, their high
diversity and variability from one ecosystem to another does not always
facilitate their good knowledge. For the first time, this study aimed to survey
the arboreal entomofauna of Nambékaha Observatory in order to protect and
conserve it. The insects were captured in tree and shrub savannas using three
methods (aerial traps, beating and capture by stratification). The first two
methods were used to determine the overall diversity of insects. As for the
capture by stratification, it was used to determine the diversity of insects at
different strata of trees and shrubs. The diversity parameters such as
taxonomic richness, abundance, and frequencies of occurrence, were calculated.
A total of 529 specimens of insects belonging to 42 families were captured. The
taxonomic richness of insects (34 families) was higher in tree savanna while
their abundance was higher in shrub savanna (310 specimens). The frequencies of
occurrence analysis showed that the family Formicidae (Fo = 66.66%) was the
most frequent in both types of savannas. Regarding the different strata, 16
families were recorded in the stratum 1 against 15 families in each of strata 2
and 3. Formicidae was the most frequent family in all strata.
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Pages:94-98
How to cite this article:
Drissa Coulibaly, Mouhamadou Kone, Yalamoussa Tuo, Yaya Kone, Souleymane Konate "Inventory of arboreal entomofauna of Nambékaha observatory in northern Ivory Coast". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 11, 2024, Pages 94-98
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