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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Insect fauna of Kaylana Lake and surroundings, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Authors
Dipanwita Das, Sonal Yadav, Aakriti
Abstract
Kaylana Lake, located in the semi-arid region
of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, represents an important freshwater wetland within the
arid landscape of the Thar Desert. The present study documents the insect
faunal diversity of Kaylana Lake and its surrounding habitats, including open
water zones, lake margins, rocky outcrops, scrub vegetation and human-modified
areas. A total of 85 insect species belonging to 8 orders, 25 families and 68
genera were recorded. Coleoptera was the most dominant order, followed
by Hymenoptera and Lepidoptera. The diversity and distribution of insects
reflected habitat heterogeneity and the availability of aquatic and terrestrial
microhabitats in the semi-arid environment. Although the area faces increasing
anthropogenic pressures, the persistence of diverse faunal assemblages
indicates the resilience of this wetland ecosystem. This study provides the
first information on insect diversity from this region and will support future
biodiversity monitoring and conservation planning in arid-zone wetlands.
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Pages:308-313
How to cite this article:
Dipanwita Das, Sonal Yadav, Aakriti "Insect fauna of Kaylana Lake and surroundings, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 308-313
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