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VOL. 8, ISSUE 9 (2023)
Urban butterflies (Rhopalocera) of Golaghat district, Assam, India
Authors
Monish Kumar Thapa, Shyamalima Saikia, Rimen Bordoloi
Abstract
Butterflies are one of the most diverse sensitive groups of insects,
key indicators of the health of an ecosystem, and play a crucial role in
ecosystem functioning. Urbanization is one of the principal causes of the
degradation of natural ecosystems and habitat fragmentation responsible for the
decline in species diversity to a huge extent. Butterflies are considered the
most affected group by urbanization, which leads to a significant reduction in
population in urban areas. Butterfly populations should be monitored and updated
periodically to document species diversity and distribution patterns in a
specific area, which could provide insight into the present statuses of the
recorded species that may facilitate further research for their conservation.
The present study was undertaken to explore the diversity, and seasonal
variation of butterflies available in the urban area of Golaghat district
aiming to document the number of butterflies along with their conservation
status. In this study, a total of 127 species, 1233 individuals, representing
six families (Papilionidae, Pieridae, Lycaenidae, Riodinidae, Nymphalidae, and
Hesperiidae) and 88 genera were recorded from the study area. Family-wise
distribution of butterfly diversity in the study area showed dominance of Nymphalidae
which accounted for maximum species richness. To our knowledge, it is the first
attempt to record the urban butterfly diversity of Golaghat district.
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How to cite this article:
Monish Kumar Thapa, Shyamalima Saikia, Rimen Bordoloi "Urban butterflies (Rhopalocera) of Golaghat district, Assam, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 8, Issue 9, 2023, Pages 1-10
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