Abstract

The present study has generated qualitative and quantitative data of insects from selected habitats of Guwahati, Assam which were then assessed at the family level. Abundance and diversity of aquatic insects was studied in five water bodies, (four ponds and a beel) of Guwahati during 2013 to 2014 and insects belonging to 26 genera, under 17families and 5 orders were recorded. From this study, it was observed that the most abundant order in all the water bodies is the order Ephemeroptera, followed by Odonata, Hemiptera and Diptera. During the study period abundance of insects was comparatively higher inDighalipukhuri.

Full Text
Published version (Free)

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call