Moths (Lepidoptera-Heterocera): Diversity in Agroforestry Habitats of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh

Agroforestry habitats, which integrate trees, crops and other vegetation, support diverse insects population, including moths, which play crucial roles as pollinators, bioindicators, and agricultural pests. This study explores moth diversity in agroforestry landscapes of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh, where farming is a primary livelihood, and agricultural fields are surrounded by variety of forest trees. A survey conducted from January 2024 to December 2024 recorded 128 moths species using light traps and opportunistic searches. The findings emphasize the significance of agroforestry habitats in sustaining moth populations and highlight the need for growing forest trees near agricultural fields to enhance biodiversity, improve ecosystem stability and promote various sustainable farming practices in agricultural fields.