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VOL. 10, ISSUE 3 (2025)
Preliminary studies on butterfly species diversity, relative abundance, and status in adjoining areas of the biggest natural floodplain wetland of Bakhira, Terai, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors
Jyoti Antil, Prashant Tripathi, Amita Kanaujia
Abstract
Bakhira, the freshwater marsh located in the
Sant Kabir Nagar district, is the largest natural floodplain wetland of
eastern Uttar Pradesh, India. Since there is a scarcity of data on
bio-resources which are found to be critical to ecological functioning, this
study reported the species diversity, relative abundance, local status, and
seasonal patterns of butterflies in a wetland environment and adjoining areas
of the Bakhira sanctuary for their future conservation and management. A total
of 45 species from 33 genera under five butterfly families were documented from
the adjoining areas of the wetland and surrounding plantation surveyed from
2023 to 2024. Nymphalidae was the most dominant taxonomic group of butterflies,
with 19 species over 42.22% of the total individuals. Species on conservation
priority were rare (13.33% species) and legally protected (13.33% species).
Seasonal variations, along with overall species diversity richness and relative
abundance of butterflies, were noted. Butterfly species showed a high degree of
similarity in summer and autumn. The present research study is preliminary to
determine the diversity, local status, and seasonal variation of butterflies in
the mosaic of vegetation around the Bakhira wetland. The findings highlighted
the significance of the diverse vegetation mosaic in supporting a high
butterfly diversity around the wetland, emphasizing the need for its management
and conservation to preserve the region's ecological health and integrity.
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Pages:168-175
How to cite this article:
Jyoti Antil, Prashant Tripathi, Amita Kanaujia "Preliminary studies on butterfly species diversity, relative abundance, and status in adjoining areas of the biggest natural floodplain wetland of Bakhira, Terai, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 168-175
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