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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2023)
A study of butterfly diversity in medicinal garden of Indira institute of pharmacy in devrukh tehsil district of Ratnagiri
Authors
Rohit Raj, Amol Khade, Vipul Sansare, Parthkumar Pinakinbhai Patel
Abstract
Butterflies are charming creatures of nature. As they are important indicator of environmental conditions, the quality of ecosystem can assesses based on presence of butterflies. The Konkan region is well explored area for tourism because of huge biodiversity of flora and fauna. Beyond this, it is well known for its beautiful beaches, coconut trees, mountains as well as waterfalls. Thus, present study was started with aim to assess diversities of butterfly in medicinal plant garden of Indira Institute of Pharmacy, Sadavali situated in Sangameshwar taluka, Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. Total 35 species of butterflies belong to 6 families were found at study area. The butterflies Nymphalidae family was the richest amongst families that comprised (53.12%) of the total species of butterfly. The percent butterflies of family Lycaenidae (9.37%), Pieridae (18.75%) Papilioninae (12.5%) and lowest of Riodinidae as well as Hesperiidae (3.12%). The selected area showed great diversity. However further study survey needs to conduct for documentation on butterfly diversity and its conservation.
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Pages:18-21
How to cite this article:
Rohit Raj, Amol Khade, Vipul Sansare, Parthkumar Pinakinbhai Patel "A study of butterfly diversity in medicinal garden of Indira institute of pharmacy in devrukh tehsil district of Ratnagiri". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 18-21
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