Original Research Article I Volume 4 I Issue 1 I 2016

A Checklist Of Butterflies From Vikram Vatika, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

Shobha Shouche; Satyendra Singh Ratnakar

Biolife; 2016, 4(1), pp 84-87

DOI:https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7310171

Abstract:

The butterflies are the most tantalizing and beautiful creatures among the insect group, they are an often regarded as flagship species. In terms of indicator organisms for biodiversity studies on butterflies are an excellent choice as they are common almost everywhere, attractive and easy to observe. A total of 15 genera and 17 species belonging to 5 families were recorded from Vikram Vatika Ujjain

Keywords:

Butterflies, Diversity, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

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Article Dates:

Received: 5 January 2016; Accepted: 22 February 2016; Published: 3 March 2016

How To Cite:

Shobha Shouche, & Satyendra Singh Ratnakar. (2022). A Checklist Of Butterflies From Vikram Vatika, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Biolife, 4(1), 84–87. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7310171

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