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VOL. 10, ISSUE 11 (2025)
A preliminary checklist of coleopteran species in Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya, India
Authors
Golphina Ahmed, Mridusmita Mahanta, Aditya Das
Abstract
The present study provides one of the first
systematic assessments of Coleopteran diversity in the Ri Bhoi District,
Meghalaya, conducted from April 2024 to August 2025 across varied habitat
types. A total of 71 species belonging to 59 genera and 9 families were
documented during the survey, highlighting a considerable richness of beetle
fauna in the region. The family Scarabaeidae represented the highest species
proportion (31%), followed by Carabidae (14%), whereas other families
contributed comparatively fewer species. Habitat-wise analysis revealed that
forest ecosystems and agricultural landscapes supported a greater diversity of
Coleoptera than urban and anthropogenically disturbed sites, indicating the
influence of habitat complexity on species distribution. A notable proportion
of species recorded were found to be pest species, emphasizing the agricultural
significance of the order.
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Pages:42-46
How to cite this article:
Golphina Ahmed, Mridusmita Mahanta, Aditya Das "A preliminary checklist of coleopteran species in Ri Bhoi District Meghalaya, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 11, 2025, Pages 42-46
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