Abstract
Insects exhibit remarkable adaptability, thriving across diverse ecosystems and dominating tropical regions while being scarce in harsh Arctic environments. This study assessed insect diversity in Tapi district, southern Gujarat, India, through sampling at four sites: Selud Irrigation Plant (10 species), Nishana, Mandal, and Amli Forest (25 species), Jamapur (9 species), and Dosvada (6 species), documenting a total of 50 species. Forest habitats showed the highest species richness. Coleoptera was the most abundant order (32.65%), followed by Hymenoptera, Orthoptera, Diptera, Hemiptera, and others. Findings highlight Tapi’s rich insect diversity and the ecological importance of varied habitats.
