There is a large number of groups of arthropods that do not work their biology, taxonomy or information is very incipient because they are very difficult to obtain research funds. However, we are losing part of the bidiversity and, like all animals, an ecological imbalance is being created, as we identify the extinction of some species of these groups
A method as simple as seeting up light traps or lures can be used to collect nocturnal insects. Nectar chambers can be set up to lure nectar feeders and their predators. With inspiration from a spider, one can stretch a fine mesh across a busy traffic lane within a garden or grove to collect insects that are active diurnally. And they need to be collected befor nightfall otherwise bats will have a buffet or they themselves can be ensnared too. Quadrate studies can be performed with help from field volunteers in forested or grassland areas. All these procured data can be compared with available archived information. There are other more expensive ways to perform such studies with wider coverages but on a budget, the methods mentioned above are just as much effective. Of course there might be need of modifications to coax the more secretive species out.
Regards,
Dr. Abhishek Mukherjee
Could you please clear your question ?
do you ask about known species or unidentified species ?
About unidentified species, since there are groups of invertebrates that do not matter, because they do not benefit man.
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