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Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies
Volume 1, Issue 5
Butterfly Species Diversity Of Bir-Billing Area Of Dhauladhar Range Of Western Himalayas In Northern India
Author(s): Sangeeta Chande 1*, Vijay Kumar 2, Bhagwati Prashad Sharma 3, Reetu Patiyal 4
1. Divisional Forest Officer (HQ) M&E, Hamirpur Circle, Himachal Pradesh, 177001.
Email: sangeetachandel26@gmail.com, Mobile: +91-94182-11476
2. Veterinary Officer-Wild Life, Monkey Sterilization Centre, Gopalpur, Kangra,H.P, India.176059. Email: drvijay0220@gmail.com, Mobile: +91-94591-33330
3. Assistant Professor – Department of Botany, Post graduate Degree College – Hamirpur Himachal Pradesh, 177001. Email:bp76sharma@gmail.com, Mobile: +91-9418032505.
4. F.G – Wild Life , Wildlife Division, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, 177001. Email: patiyalreetu@gmail.com, Mobile:+91- 9459075449
Abstract: The present study of butterfly species diversity was carried out in the Bir-Biling area of Dhauladhar Range of the Western Himalayas in Northern India. The study was done since April 2012 to March 2013, throughout the year during the routine field visits to Bir-Billing. A total of 50 butterfly species were recorded from the study areas which belonge to five families i.e. Nymphalidae, Pieridae, Papilionidae, Lycaenidae and Hesperiidae and 39 genera. The Nymphalidae family was the most dominant family in the study area having 32 species and followed by Lycaenidae family with 7 species.
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