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ESTIMATION OF DIVERSITY-RELATIVE ABUNDANCE AND TEMPORAL DISTRIBUTION OF LEPIDOPTERAN SPECIES FROM AGRO-ECOSYSTEM OF DISTRICT FAISALABAD, PAKISTAN

Creators

  • 1. Institute of Zoology
  • 2. University of Agriculture Faisalabad
  • 3. University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
  • 4. The University of Agriculture, Peshawar

Description

Pakistan is an agricultural Country having diverse types of soil and irrigation system. Punjab being the most productive province contributes 69% of total land area for agriculture. Faisalabad is one of the most productive regions of Punjab sharing 3985 hectares for cropland usage. Agriculture sector besides providing food and employment also provides a shelter for insect fauna. Lepidoptera, which includes butterflies, moths and skippers, is the second largest order of insects having more than 180 thousand species. Diversity of lepidopteran fauna is largely influenced by availability and type of floral diversity. These lepidopterans act as pest and pollinators at same time. During present study diversity, relative abundance, richness and temporal distribution of lepidopteran fauna (larvae + adult) was explored from four selected crops namely wheat, sugarcane, fodder and vegetables by using quadrat and sweep net and pitfall methods from May 2019 to April 2020. Specimens were collected and identified by using different identification keys at Department of Agri-Entomology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Results showed that Noctuidae family was abundantly distributed (43.27%). Most abundant species was Pieris brassicae with 10.97% relative abundance. Quadrat method was proved to be good method for collection of lepidoptera with 76.79% relative abundance. Autumn season was found most favorable in regards for species distribution and abundance (43.98%). Significant results (p-value < 0.05) were found from all selected crops and seasons. Species richness (H') was highest in fodder (2.6396) during autumn (2.73). Inshort, lepidoptera diversity, occurrence, richness and relative abundance depends upon cropland ecosystem and environmental conditions.

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Translated Description (Arabic)

باكستان بلد زراعي به أنواع مختلفة من التربة ونظام الري. تساهم البنجاب باعتبارها المقاطعة الأكثر إنتاجية بنسبة 69 ٪ من إجمالي مساحة الأراضي للزراعة. فيصل آباد هي واحدة من أكثر المناطق إنتاجية في البنجاب وتتقاسم 3985 هكتارًا لاستخدام الأراضي الزراعية. كما يوفر قطاع الزراعة إلى جانب توفير الغذاء والتوظيف مأوى للحيوانات الحشرية. القشريات، التي تشمل الفراشات والعث والقباطنة، هي ثاني أكبر رتبة من الحشرات التي تحتوي على أكثر من 180،000 نوع. يتأثر تنوع حيوانات حرشفيات الأجنحة إلى حد كبير بتوافر تنوع الأزهار ونوعه. تعمل هذه الجراثيم كآفات وملقحات في نفس الوقت. خلال الدراسة الحالية، تم استكشاف التنوع والوفرة النسبية والثراء والتوزيع الزمني لحيوانات حرشفيات الأجنحة (اليرقات + البالغين) من أربعة محاصيل مختارة وهي القمح وقصب السكر والأعلاف والخضروات باستخدام طرق المربعات وشبكة الكنس والشباك من مايو 2019 إلى أبريل 2020. تم جمع العينات وتحديدها باستخدام مفاتيح تعريف مختلفة في قسم علم الآثار الزراعية، جامعة الزراعة، فيصل آباد، باكستان. وأظهرت النتائج أن فصيلة الليليات كانت موزعة بكثرة (43.27 ٪). كانت أكثر الأنواع وفرة هي Pieris brassicae بوفرة نسبية 10.97 ٪. وقد ثبت أن الطريقة المربعة هي طريقة جيدة لجمع حرشفيات الأجنحة بوفرة نسبية تبلغ 76.79 ٪. وجد أن موسم الخريف هو الأكثر ملاءمة فيما يتعلق بتوزيع الأنواع ووفرتها (43.98 ٪). تم العثور على نتائج مهمة (قيمة p < 0.05) من جميع المحاصيل والمواسم المحددة. كان ثراء الأنواع (H') أعلى في الأعلاف (2.6396) خلال الخريف (2.73). باختصار، يعتمد تنوع الأجنحة البرية وحدوثها وثرائها ووفرتها النسبية على النظام البيئي لأراضي المحاصيل والظروف البيئية.

Translated Description (English)

Pakistan is an agricultural country having various types of soil and irrigation system. Punjab being the most productive province contributes 69% of total land area for agriculture. Faisalabad is one of the most productive regions of Punjab sharing 3985 hectares for cropland usage. Agriculture sector besides providing food and employment also provides a shelter for insect fauna. Lepidoptera, which includes butterflies, moths and skippers, is the second largest order of insects having more than 180,000 species. Diversity of lepidopteran fauna is largely influenced by availability and type of floral diversity. These lepidopterans act as pest and pollinators at the same time. During present study diversity, relative abundance, richness and temporal distribution of lepidopteran fauna (larvae + adult) was explored from four selected crops namely wheat, sugarcane, fodder and vegetables by using quadrat and sweep net and pitfall methods from May 2019 to April 2020. Specimens were collected and identified by using different identification keys at Department of Agri-Entomology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Results showed that Noctuidae family was abundantly distributed (43.27%). Most abundant species was Pieris brassicae with 10.97% relative abundance. Quadrat method was proven to be good method for collection of lepidoptera with 76.79% relative abundance. Autumn season was found to be most favourable in regards to species distribution and abundance (43.98%). Significant results (p-value < 0.05) were found from all selected crops and seasons. Species richness (H') was highest in fodder (2.6396) during autumn (2.73). Inshort, lepidopteran diversity, occurrence, richness and relative abundance depends on cropland ecosystem and environmental conditions.

Translated Description (French)

Le Pakistan est un pays agricole qui possède différents types de système de sol et d'irrigation. Le Pendjab est la province la plus productive contribuant à 69 % de la superficie totale des terres agricoles. Faisalabad est l'une des régions les plus productives du Punjab, partageant 3985 hectares pour l'utilisation des cultures. Agriculture sector besides providing food and employment also provides a shelter for insect fauna. Les lépidoptères, qui comprennent les papillons, les mères et les skippers, sont le deuxième plus grand ordre d'insectes ayant plus de 180 mille espèces. La diversité de la faune lépidoptère est grandement influencée par la disponibilité et le type de diversité florale. These lepidopterans act as pest and pollinators at same time. During present study diversity, relative abundance, richness and temporal distribution of lepidopteran fauna (larvae + adult) was explored from four selected crops namely wheat, sugarcane, fodder and vegetables by using quadrat and sweep net and pitfall methods from May 2019 to April 2020. Les spécimens ont été collectés et identifiés à l'aide de clés d'identification différentes au Département d'agri-entomologie, Université de l'Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Results showed that Noctuidae family was abundantly distributed (43,27 %). Les espèces les plus abondantes étaient Pieris brassicae avec 10,97 % d'abondance relative. Square method was proved to be good method for collection of lepidoptera with 76.79% relative abundance. Autumn season was found most favorable in regards for species distribution and abundance (43,98 %). Les résultats significatifs (valeur p < 0,05) ont été trouvés par toutes les cultures et saisons sélectionnées. Species richness (H') was highest in fodder (2.6396) during autumn (2.73). Inshort, lepidoptera diversity, occurrence, rectitude and relative abundance depends upon cropland ecosystem and environmental conditions.

Translated Description (Spanish)

Pakistan is an agricultural Country having diverse types of soil and irrigation system. Punjab being the most productive province contributes 69% of total land area for agriculture. Faisalabad es una de las regiones más productivas de Punjab compartiendo 3985 hectares for cropland usage. Agriculture sector besides providing food and employment also provides a shelter for insect fauna. Lepidoptera, which includes butterflies, moths and skippers, is the second largest order of insects having more than 180 thousand species. Diversity of lepidopteran fauna is largely influenced by availability and type of floral diversity. These lepidopterans act as pest and pollinators at same time. During present study diversity, relative abundance, richness and temporal distribution of lepidopteran fauna (larvae + adult) was explored from four selected crops namely wheat, sugarcane, fodder and vegetables by using quadrat and sweep net and pitfall methods from May 2019 to April 2020. Specimens were collected and identified by using different identification keys at Department of Agri-Entomology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistán. Results showed that Noctuidae family was abundantly distributed (43,27%). Most abundant species was Pieris brassicae with 10.97% relative abundance. Quadrat method was proved to be good method for collection of lepidoptera with 76.79% relative abundance. Autumn season was found most favorable in regards for species distribution and abundance (43,98%). Significant results (p-value < 0,05) were found from all selected crops and seasons. Species richness (H') was highest in fodder (2.6396) during autumn (2.73). Inshort, lepidoptera diversity, occurrence, richness and relative abundance depends upon cropland ecosystem and environmental conditions.

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Additional titles

Translated title (Arabic)
تقدير الوفرة المرتبطة بالتنوع والتوزيع الزمني للأنواع الليبيدوبترية من النظام الإيكولوجي الزراعي لمنطقة فيصل أباد، باكستان
Translated title (English)
ESTIMATION OF DIVERSITY-RELATIVE ABUNDANCE AND TEMPORAL DISTRIBUTION OF LEPIDOPTERAN SPECIES FROM AGRO-ECOSYSTEM OF DISTRICT FAISALABAD, PAKISTAN
Translated title (French)
ESTIMATION DE L'ABONDANCE RELATIVE À LA DIVERSITÉ ET DE LA DISTRIBUTION TEMPORELLE D'ESPECES DE LEPIDOPTERAN DE L'AGRO-ECOSYSTEME DU DISTRICT DE FAISALABAD, PAKISTAN
Translated title (Spanish)
ESTIMATION OF DIVERSITY-RELATIVE ABUNDANCE AND TEMPORAL DISTRIBUTION OF LEPIDOPTERAN SPECIES FROM AGRO-ECOSYSTEM OF DISTRICT FAISALABAD, PAKISTAN

Identifiers

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https://openalex.org/W4381433951
DOI
10.58475/2022.60.4.1842

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Pakistan