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VOL. 9, ISSUE 11 (2024)
Diversity of butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors
Kannan K, Vincent S, Sumit Rose
Abstract
Urbanization is a growing threat to biodiversity, particularly in
tropical regions where habitat fragmentation and environmental degradation can
lead to significant losses in species richness. This study assesses the
diversity and abundance of butterfly species in urban and peri-urban landscapes
in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. A total of 107 butterfly species were
recorded across six distinct locations over a year survey period. Species were
distributed across five major families: Lycaenidae (22.19%), Nymphalidae (21.39%),
Hesperiidae (19.25%), Papilionidae (18.72%), and Pieridae (18.45%) and 71
genera. Despite the pressures of urbanization, the results indicate that a
diverse butterfly community persists in Chennai, supported by pockets of green
spaces, wetlands, and gardens within the urban matrix.
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Pages:217-224
How to cite this article:
Kannan K, Vincent S, Sumit Rose "Diversity of butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 11, 2024, Pages 217-224
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