The Terrestrial Hemiptera (Insecta) of the Amrabad Tiger Reserve, Telangana, India

Abstract— The Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR) in Telangana, India, represents a significant biodiversity hotspot within the Eastern Ghats. However, a comprehensive account of its insect fauna, particularly the order Hemiptera, has been lacking. This study presents the first systematic documentation of terrestrial hemipterans from ATR, based on faunistic surveys conducted from 2018 to 2020. A total of 58 species belonging to 48 genera and 18 families were recorded, all representing first-time accounts from the reserve. The findings include species from both the Auchenorrhyncha and Heteroptera suborders. For each species, details on its distribution within India and globally are provided. This research establishes a crucial baseline for the hemipteran fauna of ATR, underscoring the reserve's ecological significance and providing essential data for future conservation and biogeographical studies.