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Species Diversity of Butterflies in Some Districts of Kashmir

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  • Manzoor Ahmad Ganaie

    (Department of Zoology, Government Model Science College, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 474011, India)

  • Azad Gull

    (Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute, Central Silk Board, Mysuru, Karnataka 570008, India)

  • Misba Fayaz

    (Department of Sericulture, Raiganj University, Raiganj, West Bengal 733134, India)

Abstract

Butterflies are regarded as the emblem of magnificence and elegance, because of their diurnal environment they are known as superlative insects. The butterflies are light in color and having amusing figure and their well-designed flights give enjoyment to everyone. Butterflies form a significant part of biodiversity; however, these beautiful living beings are in a existent risk because of numerous progressive actions towards the development protuberant to habitation alterations. Hence, the study was steered to come across the species diversity of butterfly fauna of some districts in Kashmir (J&K UT) from March to August, 2013 taken on the varied territories like parks, upper areas, parks, highlands, jungles, orchids, areas which are rich in vegetation, exposed fields, areas of farming and other cultivated places in different districts selected for the study. Rich diversity of butterflies was found in the localities of some districts where very dense vegetation, flowering plants and higher tress are present. Throughout the study time 44 types of butterflies with seven families having 38 genera were found. From the results it was found that Family Nymphalidae contributed utmost number of butterfly species.

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  • Manzoor Ahmad Ganaie & Azad Gull & Misba Fayaz, 2021. "Species Diversity of Butterflies in Some Districts of Kashmir," Inventum Biologicum: An International Journal of Biological Research, World BIOLOGICA, vol. 1(1), pages 9-14.
    • Handle: RePEc:adg:ibijbr:v:1:y:2021:i:1:p:9-14
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