First time reporting of three different entomofauna at the district of coochbihar, westbengal

An Insect diversity survey was carried out at Rashikbil wetland Region and South Khayerbari, Westbengal, India. The diurnal insect diversity was very high, with a mean of twenty eight species recorded during our exploration. Diurnal insects were only photographed through digital camera to prevent injury and damage. A pitfall trap study were mediated in Rasikbil wetland Region for quantitative assessment of surface dwelling forms. A total of seven order and seventeen families were identified from both of the study sites. Twelve species were recorded from Rashikbil Wetland Region and eighteen species from South Khayerbari Eco park of which three species were never been reported from these sites previously. Such findings provide important data to enhance the need and effort in biodiversity conservation. Forest fires, illegal hunting for wild animals and orchids, felling of trees and agricultural activities are among the threats to these sites which directly affect its insect diversity. To mitigate these threats, it is important to adopt a multi-disciplinary and participatory approach in a smart partnership involving relevant stakeholders and the local communities in monitoring, enforcement and promoting environmental awareness.