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VOL. 10, ISSUE 1 (2025)
Diversity and abundance of Weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, India
Authors
Dr. Rajmohan Meena
Abstract
The diversity and abundance of Curculionidae
in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, India was studied from January 2021 to
December 2022. Using four different collection methods sweep nets, hand
picking, pitfall trap and light traps, A total of 19 species belonging to 14
genera under 8 subfamilies of the family Curculionidae were recorded. The most
abundant subfamily Entiminae was comprised of the highest number of species (6
species), followed by Hyperinae, Lixinae and Cyclominae (3 species each) and
Alcidinae, Dryophthorinae, Curculioninae and Apioninae (1 species each). As
compared to the number of individuals, again Entiminae was the most abundant
subfamily (28.38% of the total individuals), followed by Cyclominae (22.28%),
Lixinae (19.54%), Hyperinae (15.91%), Apioninae (7.42%), Dryophthorinae
(5.74%), Alcidinae (0.61%), and Curculioninae (0.08%). The present study
indicates a great diversity of weevils in the area and provides preliminary
data for future works.
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Pages:59-64
How to cite this article:
Dr. Rajmohan Meena "Diversity and abundance of Weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, India". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 10, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 59-64
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