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Arthropods, 2013, 2(4): 200-207
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Diversity of dragonflies (Anisoptera) in Gorewada International Bio- Park, Nagpur, Central India

V. A. Shende1 , K. G. Patil2
1K. Z. S. Science College, Bramhani-Kalmeshwar, Dist- Nagpur (M.S.), India
2Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, R. T. Marg, Nagpur (M.S.), India

Received 1 July 2013;Accepted 5 August 2013;Published online 1 December 2013
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Abstract
Gorewada International Bio-Park provides a good habitat for biodiversity of Odonates. Its geographical location is 21o11'N 79o2'E. Dragonfly watching and recording has been done in each line transect during a week. Total 34 species of dragonflies are recorded belonging to 24 genera and 4 families. Out of total dragonfly species examined, 26 (76.47%) are common and 8 (23.53%) are occasional. Libellulidae family is consisting of maximum number of genera and species followed by Aeshnidae, Gomphidae and Macromiidae. The present study encourages the conservation of a wide range of dragonfly species in this area.

Keywords dragonfly;Anisoptera;Odonata;Insecta;International Bio-Park;Gorewada.



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