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Survey and diversity of butterfly species in the nagamallai foothills, madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India
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Dr Veeramuthu Anbalagan, Chinnaiyan Elaiyaraja, Saranya S
Abstract
A comprehensive study on butterfly diversity was conducted in the
Nagamallai Foothills, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, from August 2020 to
November 2022. A total of 69 butterfly species were recorded, belonging to five
families: Nymphalidae (30.43%), Pieridae (26.08%), Lycaenidae (24.67%),
Hesperiidae (10.14%), and Papilionidae (8.9%). Dominant species observed
included Euploea core, Junonia lemonias, Junonia iphita, Danaus
chrysippus, Melanitis leda, and Chilades pandava. The study
highlights the ecological significance of the Nagamallai Foothills as a
butterfly habitat and emphasizes the urgent need for habitat restoration and
conservation of its shrubland ecosystems. Species richness, diversity indices
Simpson`s and Shannon-Wiener, dominance, and evenness were statistically
analyzed to understand community structure. The findings provide a baseline for
future biodiversity monitoring and restoration strategies in the region.
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Pages:34-40
How to cite this article:
Dr Veeramuthu Anbalagan, Chinnaiyan Elaiyaraja, Saranya S "Survey and diversity of butterfly species in the nagamallai foothills, madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 6, 2025, Pages 34-40
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