Original Research Article I Volume 5 I Issue 1 I 2017
Studies on butterfly diversity in forest habitats of Warangal district, Telangana, India
E. Narayana; Ramesh R; Lakshmi M
Biolife; 2017, 5(1), pp 44-47
DOI:https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7357131
Abstract:
Butterflies are winged insects. They are one of the most interesting insect groups for research. They are important natural resources and provide economics and ecological benefits. They are good environmental indicators and pollinator of plants. They are found in agro ecosystem etc. And they are cosmopolitan. The objective of the present study focused on the assessment of the diversity and conservation priorities in the study area it is afferent species were collected by a total of 20species of butterflies under 4 families, were recorded during the winter season (November, 2015 to February, 2016) from Madagudem, Gangaram and Kodishalamitta forest habitats of Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, Warangal. Nymphalidae was recorded as the most dominant family with (9) species followed by Pieridae (5), Papilionidae (4), Lycaenidae (2). out of 20 species.
Keywords:
butterfly diversity, forest habitats, Pakhal wildlife sanctuary
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Article Dates:
Received: 5 January 2017; Accepted: 24 February 2017; Published: 2 March 2017
How To Cite:
E. Narayana, Ramesh R, & Lakshmi M. (2022). Studies on butterfly diversity in forest habitats of Warangal district, Telangana, India. Biolife, 5(1), 44–47. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7357131