Diversity of insects on bitti stands (Vitex cofassus)

Abstract

Insects are the most abundant group of animals compared to other animal groups, this is related to the high adaptability of insects to various types of habitats. This study aims to analyze the diversity of soil surface insects and arboreal insects (nocturnal and diurnal) on bitti stands (Vitex cofassus) in Belabori Village, Parangloe District, Gowa Regency. Data collection was carried out for 2 months starting from October to November 2019 using 3 trap techniques (Sweep Net, Pitfall Trap, Light Trap). The results showed that the insects caught each consisted of 8 orders, 19 families, 28 types and a total of 231 individuals divided into 45 soil-surface insects, 163 nocturnal insects and 21 diurnal insects. The order most commonly found in ground-level insects is the order Hymenoptera while the arboreal insects (Nocturnal and Diurnal) are the order Coleoptera. The Shanon-Wieiner (H’) diversity index category in bitti stands in ground-level insects and arboreal insects (Nocturnal and Diurnal) is classified as a medium category and the Margalef species wealth index (Dmg) is classified as a low category.