Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

Volume 2, Issue 3

Taxonomic study of Odonata [Insecta] in Kolkata and surroundings, West Bengal, India

Author(s): Prosenjit Dawn

Abstract: The present study was conducted to study species richness of Odonata (Insecta) in Kolkata and Howrah, West Bengal. Results document eighty Odonate species including four new records viz., Rhodothemis rufa (Rambur, 1842), Trithemis festiva (Rambur, 1842), Agriocnemis femina (Brauer, 1868) and Lestes malabarica Fraser, 1929. One species under genus Agriocnemis does not fit the records and is awaiting description. The paper also discusses habitat wise species distribution of Odonata within the study area

Fig: Map showing the Study Area [Inset: Map of West Bengal with study area marked with green].

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