A preliminary checklist on odonates in and around Lingambudhi lake, Mysuru, Karnataka
Keywords:
odonates, anisoptera, libellulidae, lingambudhi lake, mysuruAbstract
Odonates are amphibiotic, well-known dominant groups of freshwater and terrestrial insects. A field study was conducted to find out to prepare a checklist of odonates in and around Lingambudhi lake, Mysuru, Karnataka during June to August, 2023. Sampling was done by Direct Encounter Method and Identification of Odonates as per the Standard field guides. Biodiversity indices values were formulated for the observed data. A total 18 Odonate species has been identified, belonging to Anisoptera (12 species) and Zygoptera (06 species) suborders having 7 families. Family Libellulidae contributes highest number of Odonate species. It was observed that more anthropogenic activities lead to disturbance of odonates in study area. The study highlights the importance of odonates and provides data which would be useful in future biodiversity conservation.
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