author(s)
Renu Bala

abstract
The present study carried out to know the insect diversity in Barnala city of Punjab state of India, has been conducted during 2013-14. The study areas represent habitat conversion as well as homogenization associated with invasive plant species and fragmentation. Handpicking, sweep nets and pounding trays were used to capture insects. 13 orders, 42 families, and 54 species of insects were recorded. Lepidoptera and Coleoptera orders were found in abundance. Houseflies and house ants are more prevalent in number than the other species found. Anthropogenic activities impacted the diversity of insect orders as more insects were spotted in small gardens with more bare soil than on concrete pathways. The present study signifies that even small patches of habitat are important with respect to insect diversity on which our ecosystem depends.