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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Seasonal and habitat: influences on bees of Comoé National Park
Authors
Kinafoho Christiane Soro, Mouhamadou Kone, Drissa Coulibaly, Dolourou Silue, Nicodenin Angèle Soro, Yalamoussa Tuo
Abstract
Bees are major pollinators that ensure the
functioning and stability of ecosystems, yet their conservation is closely linked
to knowledge of their spatio‑temporal distribution. This study aims to assess
the influence of seasons on the distribution of bees across different habitats
of Comoé National Park (CNP) in Côte d’Ivoire. Bees were sampled from December
2022 to August 2024, during both dry and rainy seasons, in four habitat types
(tree savanna, shrub savanna, forest islands, and gallery forest). A total of
28 bee species were recorded, with higher species richness in the dry season
than in the rainy season. Species richness did not differ significantly among
habitats, although tree and shrub savannas showed higher diversity during the
dry season. Diversity indices revealed a more even distribution of species in
shrub savanna during the dry season and in gallery forest during the rainy
season. In contrast, bee abundance varied significantly among habitats and
seasons, with a marked dominance of forest islands, highlighting the role of
these environments as refuge habitats. These results emphasize the importance
of forest habitats in maintaining bee populations and confirm the key role of
Comoé National Park in pollinator conservation. They provide essential baseline
data to guide management and conservation strategies for bees and their
habitats.
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Pages:333-337
How to cite this article:
Kinafoho Christiane Soro, Mouhamadou Kone, Drissa Coulibaly, Dolourou Silue, Nicodenin Angèle Soro, Yalamoussa Tuo "Seasonal and habitat: influences on bees of Comoé National Park". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 333-337
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