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VOL. 11, ISSUE 4 (2026)
Observations on the diversity of damselflies (Odonata: Zygoptera) in Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Authors
Trigunayat Kritika, Trigunayat M M
Abstract
Bharatpur district, located in eastern Rajasthan, is internationally known for the Keoladeo National Park (KNP) famous for its avian diversity and is a designated world heritage site. It is a magnificent heronry of the world. Order Odonata (Class Insecta) is a primitive order whose history date back around 250 million years old. Odonata includes Dragonflies (Anisoptera) and Damselflies (Zygoptera). In the present investigation 12 species of Damselflies belonging to 2 families and 7 genera are being reported. In earlier report 41 species of Dragonflies have already been reported by the authors making the total Odonata to 53 species. Two species, Lestes viridulus and Pseudogrion microcephalum are being reported for the first time from this park.
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Pages:99-102
How to cite this article:
Trigunayat Kritika, Trigunayat M M "Observations on the diversity of damselflies (Odonata: Zygoptera) in Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 11, Issue 4, 2026, Pages 99-102

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