Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

 

Volume 2, Issue 2

 

Odonata survey in Central and Western Bhutan covering eight Dzongkhags (Districts): An annotated species list with nine new records

Author(s): Amit Mitra, Chimi Dem, Karma Gyeltshen, Lungten Dorji, Nir Kumar Puri, Pema Tshering, Phurpa Wangdi, Promela Acharya, Rinzin Namgyel, Singye Dorji, Sonam Phuntsho and Lhaden

Abstract: 122 specimens have been collected spreading to 46 species under 32 genera and 11 families from different parts of central and western Bhutan during August 13 to 23, 2013. Nine species and subspecies of them are the new records for Bhutan. Geographical position and collection details are provided for each species which are supplemented by abdominal length, hind wing length and some other identifying characters for the new records. After the present study a total of 84 species and subspecies of odonata are known to occur in Bhutan.

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