Preliminary Survey of Araneae and Insect Diversity in the Botanical Garden of D.K.V.Arts & Science College, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India

The present study examines insect diversity in the Botanical Garden of D K V Arts & Science College, Jamnagar, Gujarat, employing quadrat (50x50 cm) method. The garden hosts 87 plant and 6 grass species, with Tecoma stans being notably prevalent. Besides, density, abundance and frequency were assessed using 110 quadrats. A total of 88 species were observed during the survey, including both insects and spiders. Study reveals a rich and varied community dominated by ants from the Formicidae family. Noteworthy findings include a rare spider species Emertonella taczanowskii has been recorded for the first time in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The findings highlight the complex ecological relationships between the diverse insect population and the garden’s flora, emphasizing the need for further taxonomic research to identify the many unidentified species and understand their ecological significance.