Diversity of Soil Insects in Suranadi Nature Tourism Park, Narmada, West Lombok, Indonesia
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Nurmalasari Nurmalasari , Baiq Muli Harisanti , Safnowandi SafnowandiPublished:
2026-08-28Issue:
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): August (2026)Articles
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Abstract
Soil insects inhabit the soil layer and litter surface and play important ecological roles as decomposers, contributors to nutrient cycling and soil fertility, and indicators of environmental conditions. Their diversity and distribution are influenced by abiotic and habitat-related factors, including temperature, humidity, soil pH, vegetation cover, and litter availability. This study aimed to assess soil-insect diversity across three habitat zones in Suranadi Nature Tourism Park, Narmada, West Lombok, Indonesia, and to provide an empirical basis for developing a field-based Animal Ecology practicum guide. A descriptive-exploratory design was employed, with specimens collected using pitfall traps at three sampling stations representing a footpath area, an area near a water source, and an open area. A total of 46 individuals were recorded, representing 10 species, 8 families, and 4 orders. The Shannon–Wiener diversity index was 1.653 at Station I, 1.242 at Station II, and 1.063 at Station III, indicating moderate diversity at all stations. Station I showed the highest diversity, suggesting that variation in local habitat and microenvironmental conditions may be associated with differences in the distribution and composition of soil-insect communities.
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