A Study on Distribution of Acridoidea (Orthoptera) of Patna District, Bihar (India)

Year : 2024 | Volume : | : | Page : –
By

Shams Tabrez,

  1. Research Scholar, PG Centre of Zoology, Gaya College, Affiliated to Magadh University, Bodhgaya, Bihar, India

Abstract

A thorough study of species shows that 12 types of grasshoppers fall into 3 families: Acridoidae, Catantopidae, & Pyrgomorphidae. These families have 7, 3, and 2 species, respectively. The survey places with rich plants and different weather conditions – like rainfall, humidity, and temperature. Researchers did an extensive survey. They checked many crops and habitats to gather grasshoppers from various agricultural spots. These insects were observed in their natural habitat. The research work was conducted in Patna district, in and around with agricultural sites, river side with fertile land, rural belt with forest and vegetation. The work is significant for taxonomists as well as for applied entomologists and will provide a benchmark for other inter disciplinary sections. The researchers  focused on gathering specimens directly from the plants they live on. The survey covered many seasons to get a bigger picture of grasshopper population in key farming areas across Patna district. They spent time observing the distribution of these insects. The research also looked at their diversity, which is vast. Importantly, they noted the range of plants these grasshoppers live on and how often they appear as pests. This was all part of the survey goals – to better understand their geographical spread and impact on agriculture. It has covered places with rich flora, different ecological conditions, rainfall, humidity, and temperature. The computation work was a key part of the study. They used a computer to prepare the data matrix. Results included tables and histograms showing distribution and frequency of occurrence. These also showed dominance of different genera in the family.

Keywords: Acridoidae, Patna, distribution, grasshoppers, diversity, families, flora.

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Shams Tabrez. A Study on Distribution of Acridoidea (Orthoptera) of Patna District, Bihar (India). Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology. 2024; ():-.
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