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Rhopalocera: Butterflies of Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park, Hyderabad, Telangana State

Author: Kummari Swamy

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Abstract

The present study was carried out to understand the butterfly diversity in Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park, Hyderabad, Telangana from June 2017 to May 2019 in order to create a base line data for further research. Major forest type is Southern dry deciduous forest mixed with scrub jungle grasslands and plantations. In the present study a total of 69 species of butterflies in 46 genera from five families were recorded. Nymphalidae dominated the list with 28 species. Lycaenidaere presented with 16 species, Pieridae with 14 species, Papilionoidea with 7 and Hesperiidae with 4 species. It was found that three species of butterflies were listed under Schedule-I and four species listed under Schedule-II as per Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972. This study will enlighten the information regarding the butterfly diversity and forms a baseline data for future butterfly studies could be conducted to obtain more details and documentation on butterfly diversity for the conservation.

Keywords

Butterflies, Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park, Hyderabad

Conclusion

The present study was carried out to understand the butterfly diversity in Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park, Hyderabad, Telangana from June 2017 to May 2019 in order to create a base line data for further research. Major forest type is Southern dry deciduous forest mixed with scrub jungle grasslands and plantations. In the present study a total of 69 species of butterflies in 46 genera from five families were recorded. Nymphalidae dominated the list with 28 species. Lycaenidaere presented with 16 species, Pieridae with 14 species, Papilionoidea with 7 and Hesperiidae with 4 species. It was found that three species of butterflies were listed under Schedule-I and four species listed under Schedule-II as per Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972. This study will enlighten the information regarding the butterfly diversity and forms a baseline data for future butterfly studies could be conducted to obtain more details and documentation on butterfly diversity for the conservation.

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How to cite this article

Swamy, K. (2021). Rhopalocera: Butterflies of Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park, Hyderabad, Telangana State. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 13(1): 517-523.