Relationship between insect density and different vegetation density in a disturbed grassland setting near York University Keele campus

The study examines the relationship of insect density relative to their vegetation density in a disturbed grassland setting.<br>Methods:18 different trays of various colours (blue, white, and yellow) were place in groups of 3 with a half meter separation around the grassland area. Of the 6 total groups 3 of them were in areas where there was a high level of vegetation density. while the other 3 were placed in sparse areas of vegetation density. Each of the 18 trays were filled with roughly 60ml of soap+water solution. After roughly 1 and a half hours each of the 6 sites are examined.<br>Record total number of insects observed, and number of species observed. Record data on an Excel spreadsheet<br>Hypothesis: There will be a more insects observed in dense areas of vegetation as opposed to sparse areas of vegetation.<br>Prediction: There will be a higher density of insects in a dense grasslands because of the amount of protection that the flora gives to the insects. Therefore, there will be a positive co-relation between dense vegetation areas and the number of insects observed within a group of pan traps.<br>Metadata:<br>1)Plots: Six groups of pan traps each containing 3 trays were divided into two areas. Three groups were placed specifically in an area of sparse vegetation density, and three were placed in areas of dense vegetation.<br><br>2)Total Number of Insects: The number of insects observed in the pan-traps within each area of the disturbed grassland environment.<br><br>3)Total Number of Species: The number of insect species observed within each area of the disturbed grassland environment.