Species Diversity and Dynamics of Some Light Trap Attracted Insects

Authors

  • Manmi Kalita Department of Zoology, Bhattadev University, Bajali, Pathsala 781325, Assam https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5851-1321
  • Manoj Kumar Rajbongshi Department of Zoology, Bhattadev University, Bajali, Pathsala 781325, Assam
  • Ranjit Kumar Dutta Department of Zoology, Bhattadev University, Bajali, Pathsala 781325, Assam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2024.1738

Keywords:

Rice field, light trap, Coleoptera, Diptera, Lepidoptera, Shannon- Wiener diversity index, evenness, Berger-Parker index, Simpson index, equitability

Abstract

An investigation was carried out to study the population dynamics and species diversity of some light trap attracted insects during July, 2021 to June, 2022 in the rice field near Bhattadev University, Bajali campus. The specimens were qualitatively and quantitatively sampled using light trap for 52 nights with the presence of total 2482 insects belonging to the order Coleoptera, Diptera and Lepidoptera. The Shannon- Wiener diversity index, Simpson index (1-D) and Equitability (J) values reached their peak in June, 2022. On the other hand, the highest index of Evenness and Berger-parker index of dominance values were observed in February, 2022. The dominance index exhibits a stable varied insect family in the study area and the phototactic behaviour can be vary due to light intensity.

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Published

2024-10-08

How to Cite

Kalita, M., Rajbongshi , M. K., & Dutta , R. K. (2024). Species Diversity and Dynamics of Some Light Trap Attracted Insects. Indian Journal of Entomology. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2024.1738

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