Odonata (Insecta) diversity of Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary and its adjoining areas, Odisha, eastern India

Odonata (Insecta) diversity of Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary and its adjoining areas, Odisha, eastern India

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A study was carried out to assess the Odonata fauna of Kuldiha Coffee Tables Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha, eastern India from November 2012 to October 2013.During the study a total of 54 species of odonates including 37 species of dragonflies (Anisoptera) and 17 species of damselflies (Zygoptera) were recorded.Among the dragonflies, the family Libellulidae was well represented with 30 species whereas among the damselflies, Coenagrionidae was well represented with seven species.Overall, the odonate fauna of Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary accounted for CLOVE OIL 49.

09% of the odonate species known from Odisha and 10.73% of India.Therefore, further long-term studies on these lesser-known insect fauna in Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary will be useful in understanding their status over time.