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VOL. 10, ISSUE 11 (2025)
Orthopteran diversity of Bhavnagar: A baseline study from the semi-arid region of Gujarat, India
Authors
Ashish Shukla
Abstract
The orthopteran fauna of Bhavnagar, Gujarat,
was surveyed to assess species diversity and distribution across various
habitats. A total of 18 orthopteran species were recorded, representing two
suborders, Caelifera (short-horned grasshoppers) and Ensifera
(crickets and katydids), and five families: Acrididae, Pyrgomorphidae,
Gryllidae, and Tettigoniidae. Acrididae was the most
dominant family, contributing 11 species, followed by Pyrgomorphidae (3
species), Gryllidae (2 species), and Tettigoniidae (2 species).
The study found that Caelifera dominated the orthopteran community,
representing 77.8% of species, while Ensifera accounted for 22.2%.
Species were primarily associated with open grasslands, agricultural fields,
and scrublands, with Acrididae being abundant in disturbed and open
habitats. This research provides a baseline for monitoring orthopteran
biodiversity in semi-arid ecosystems and highlights the importance of habitat
heterogeneity in maintaining orthopteran diversity. Future studies should
include seasonal sampling and functional trait analysis to better understand
the ecological role of orthopterans in these ecosystems.
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How to cite this article:
Ashish Shukla "Orthopteran diversity of Bhavnagar: A baseline study from the semi-arid region of Gujarat, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 11, 2025, Pages 1-4
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