Authors : Sanjay Dattatray Paunikar
Page Nos : 187-195
Description :
The present study was carried out to reveal the odonate diversity in from Gandhisagar Wildlife Sanctuary. During the study period of 2022–2024 a total of 41species of Odonata from 25 genera and eight families were recorded. Among these, 26 species and 17 genera were Anisoptera (dragonflies), and 15and 8 genera were Zygoptera (damselflies). The species compositions are in the suborder Anisoptera (63.41%) and in suborder Zygoptera (36.58%). The family Libellulidae had the maximum species richness 18 (43.90%), followed by Coenagrionidae5 (12.19%). The study presented only a preliminary study of Odonata in the area, suggesting the need for further exploration of the region to discover more species.
