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VOL. 9, ISSUE 11 (2024)
Study on diversity of Odonates in two sites of Barpeta District, Assam, India
Authors
Chiranjit Baruah, Daisy Brahma, Jimi Das, Sunny Basumatary
Abstract
The distribution and abundance of Odonate species near two water bodies
with human settlements in Barpeta district of Assam were studied. A total of 30
(thirty) species of odonata including 18 Anisoptera and 12 Zygoptera were
recorded. The common Anisopteran species were Brachythemis contaminate, Crocothemis
servilia, Diplacodes trivialis, Orthetrum sabina and Pantala
flavescens. Among the Zygopterans the species Ceriagrion coromandelianum
and Pseudagrion microcephalum were common. Highest number of individuals
(184) were recorded during September to November and lowest (41) during the
period of December to February. The Shannon-Wiener Diversity Index (H´) was
2.07 during March to May, 2.86 during June to August; 2.63 during
September-November and 2.62 during December to February. The study indicates
that even small water bodies like ponds and seasonal pools of water may support
many species of odonates. Such water bodies should not be destroyed by
polluting or by growth of human habitations.
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Pages:145-147
How to cite this article:
Chiranjit Baruah, Daisy Brahma, Jimi Das, Sunny Basumatary "Study on diversity of Odonates in two sites of Barpeta District, Assam, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 11, 2024, Pages 145-147
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