Population dynamics of Orthoptera (Insecta) collected from light trap

The nocturnal Orthoptera was collected by means of light trap and the population fluctuations of twenty four species of orthopterans were correlated with temperature and relative humidity. In all six families viz. Gryllidae, Gryllotalpidae, Tettigoniidae (belonging to Suborder Ensifera) and Acrididae, Tridactylidae and Tetrigidae (belonging to Suborder Caelifera) were collected. Gryllidae was found dominant followed by Tetrigidae as compared to other families.