Open AccessCHECKLIST OF ODONATA SPECIES IN PENCH TIGER RESERVE, NAGPUR, MAHARASHTRA, CENTRAL INDIA
Author(s) -
Atul Rambhau Deokar
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of advanced research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5407
DOI - 10.21474/ijar01/11875
Subject(s) - odonata , anisoptera , tiger , libellulidae , geography , fauna , habitat , ecology , dragonfly , nature reserve , biology , computer security , computer science
Pench tiger reserve, Maharashtra is located in central Indian landscape and is a rich biodiverse area with good habitat for flora and fauna. The dragonflies and damselflies were recorded and photographed by author during regular field patrolling in area. This was the first attempt of recording odonata diversity from the area where 44 species were documented. Sub order Anisoptera represented by 3 families and 28 species while Sub order Zygoptera with 3 families and 16 species. (Pench Tiger reserve, Maharashtra, Central Indian landscape, Odonata, Dragonflies, Damselflies).