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VOL. 9, ISSUE 12 (2024)
The role of insect pests in affecting the Poba Reserve Forest, Dhemaji district, Assam in India
Authors
Joyshree Saikia, Kamachi S, R Caroline Jeba, Anantha Selvi GS, Baranitharan M
Abstract
The present study examines the insect
diversity in the Poba Reserve Forest, identifying 8 families, 2 orders, and 17
insect species. The two insect orders observed were Coleoptera and Hemiptera,
with Coleoptera being the most abundant, constituting 75% of the total insect
population, while Hemiptera accounted for 25%. Among the 9 insect families
recorded, Cerambycidae was the most dominant, representing 40% of the total
insect diversity, followed by Chrysomelidae at 32%. Other families observed in
smaller proportions include Scarabaeidae, Bastrichidae, Curculionidae,
Rhopalidae, Cicadidae, Flatidae, and Pyrrhocoridae, each making up 5% of the
total. The study highlights the significant dominance of beetles (Coleoptera)
within the forest ecosystem and underscores the need for further investigation
into the ecological roles these insects play in forest health and biodiversity.
The findings provide valuable baseline data for future conservation efforts and
pest management strategies in the Poba Reserve Forest, emphasizing the
importance of understanding insect dynamics in maintaining ecological balance.
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Pages:40-43
How to cite this article:
Joyshree Saikia, Kamachi S, R Caroline Jeba, Anantha Selvi GS, Baranitharan M "The role of insect pests in affecting the Poba Reserve Forest, Dhemaji district, Assam in India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 12, 2024, Pages 40-43
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