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VOL. 9, ISSUE 5 (2024)
Entomofauna diversity in Kartik Swami, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
Authors
Dr. Prachi Tamta, Sahil Jagotha, Dr. Anupama Pandey
Abstract
Insects are one of the most diverse successful
and dominant taxon groups on the earth. Insects are found in almost all the
world's habitats. They play a major role in ecosystem function. The main aim of
this study is to collect and identify insect diversity and abundance in Kartik
swami Rudraprayag Uttarakhand. A great variety of vegetation occurs in the study
area this region consists of mixed broad-leaved forests with banj oak, moru
oak, kharsu oak, etc. During this study, numerous species of insects were
collected and identified for assessment of the insect diversity in Kartik
swami. Four sites were chosen for study kankchauri, jogimaridi, usuntoli,
kartik swami. In this study, a total of 508 individuals belonging to 59 species
of 34 families and 6 orders were recorded during the study period. There Were
Lepidoptera was the most dominant order which constituted 167 number of
individuals recorded followed by Diptera 160, Hymenoptera 63 Hemiptera 59,
Coleoptera 38, and Orthoptera 21. Overall, relatively high biodiversity in the
present area.
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Pages:4-9
How to cite this article:
Dr. Prachi Tamta, Sahil Jagotha, Dr. Anupama Pandey "Entomofauna diversity in Kartik Swami, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 5, 2024, Pages 4-9
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