*Corresponding author's E-mail: benmansoursalimab@yahoo.fr
The present study concerns with the diet of an Orthoptera species, Oedipoda miniata, in natural conditions within 02 sites located in the region of Tlemcen (Algeria): the first in Sebdou (south of the wilaya of Tlemcen), and the other at Moutas (South West of Tlemcen). A floristic inventory of the plant species encountered in the 02 sites under examination was carried out, which allowed to highlight the principal families. It revealed the presence of species belonging to the Acrididae family and to the Caelifera Order. The diet of Oedipoda miniata was performed by the determination of the faeces contents under microscopic analysis, which is the most objective method, so far. Moreover, it does not disturb the demographic balance of the populations. The study of the diet revealed a limited number of plant species, mainly consisting of Poaceae and Lamiaceae.
Diet, orthoptera, Oedipoda miniata, sebdou, moutas, Tlemcen, Algeria
