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VOL. 8, ISSUE 4 (2023)
Preliminary survey and species diversity of odonates of munia conservation reserve (MCR) of Nagpur district, central India: A checklist
Authors
Narendra G Chandewar, Sreelakshmi A
Abstract
The present research
focuses on conducting a preliminary survey to assess the biodiversity and
preparation of checklist of Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies) in the Munia
Conservation Reserve (MCR), Nagpur District of Maharashtra state. A checklist
of 75 species, belonging to 43 genera and 10 families, was prepared to document
the presence of these fascinating insects in the region. The survey identified
48 species of 30 genera of dragonflies and 27 species of 13 genera of
damselflies. Ascending order of families of Anisoptera suborder - Libellulidae
(30 species) fallowed by Gomphidae (8 species), Ashnidae (6 species),
Macromiidae (3 species), and families of Zygoptera suborder- Coenagrionidae (18
species), followed by Protoneuridae (3 species), Lestidae (3 species),
Platycnemididae (2 species), Chlorocyphidae (1 species). This paper discusses
the methodology employed, checklist preparation, key findings, and implications
for the conservation and management of Odonata species in MCR region.
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Pages:71-78
How to cite this article:
Narendra G Chandewar, Sreelakshmi A "Preliminary survey and species diversity of odonates of munia conservation reserve (MCR) of Nagpur district, central India: A checklist". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 8, Issue 4, 2023, Pages 71-78
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