• J. ROOPAVATHY
• S R Sreelakshmi

A study investigated to explore the comparison of insect species composition in natural, semi natural and Man-made ecosystems at Kuttiady village, Kozhikode district of Kerala state, Southern India. Collection of insects belonging to different order and family was made by using variety of collection equipments and methods due to the diversity in their habitate. Study was carried out at selected habitats from August 2020-January 2021. A total of 51 insect species belonging to 8 different orders and 34 different families were recorded in the study area. Among these, 23 species were identified from natural ecosystem (12 families), 17 from semi-natural ecosystem (12 families) and 11 from Man-made ecosystem (11 families). During the present investigation high species composition was recorded in natural ecosystem followed by semi-natural ecosystem whereas the minimum species composition was noticed in Man-made ecosystem. The study conclude that the natural ecosystem support the existence of rich insect species might be due to favourable environmental and habitat conditions. Therefore, the continuous monitoring and conservation of natural ecosystems is highly essential for the sustenance of rich flora and fauna.

Insects, Natural ecosystem, Semi-natural ecosystem, Man-made ecosystem

"Comparison of Insects Species Composition in Natural, Semi-Natural and Man-Made Ecosystems at Kuttiady Village, Kozhikode District, Kerala, Southern India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 5, page no.e43-e51, May-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2105538.pdf

"Comparison of Insects Species Composition in Natural, Semi-Natural and Man-Made Ecosystems at Kuttiady Village, Kozhikode District, Kerala, Southern India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 5, page no. ppe43-e51, May-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2105538.pdf