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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
First record of Colotis amata (Small Salmon Arab) from Pune District, Maharashtra, India
Authors
Vinod Borse, Savita Bharati, Sadashiv Nimbalkar
Abstract
Butterfly distribution is strongly influenced by habitat structure,
host plant availability, and seasonal Movement patterns. During a biodiversity
survey conducted on 10 July 2024 at the BAIF Central Research Station campus,
Urali Kanchan, Pune, Maharashtra, an adult individual of Colotis amata (Fabricius,1775),
commonly known as the Small Salmon Arab, was recorded. The Individual was
observed flying actively, resting on herbaceous vegetation, and feeding on
nectar from Tridax procumbens within an open agriculture landscape
characterized by mixed cropping and plantation systems. Although the species is
widely distributed across the Indian subcontinent, its occurrence in the Pune
district has not been clearly documented. This observation represents a new
locality record and highlights the role of agro-ecosystem diversity, host plant
distribution, and landscape heterogeneity in shaping butterfly occurrence and
abundance. The record contributes to regional biodiversity documentation and
emphasizes the importance of integrating ecological habitat features into agricultural
practices and peri-urban landscapes.
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Pages:73-74
How to cite this article:
Vinod Borse, Savita Bharati, Sadashiv Nimbalkar "First record of <i>Colotis amata</i> (Small Salmon Arab) from Pune District, Maharashtra, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 73-74
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