ODONATE FAUNA OF KHAJJIAR LAKE (MINI SWITZERTLAND) OF CHAMBA DISTRICT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, INDIA

Authors

  • VIKRAM SINGH
  • H. S. BANYAL

Keywords:

Odonates, Khajjiar Lake, Diversity, Distribution Habitat

Abstract

A study of Khajjiar Lake was conducted from June 2008 to March 2012 which revealed the presence of 10 species belonging to 8 genera spread over 5 families of Odonates. It has been analysed that family Libellulidae supported the highest number of species (6 species, under 4 genera) and all other families have been represented by a single species each. Out of these ten eight species belongs to order Anisoptera (dragonflies) and two to Zygoptera (damselflies).

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Published

2013-02-17

How to Cite

SINGH, V., & H. S. BANYAL. (2013). ODONATE FAUNA OF KHAJJIAR LAKE (MINI SWITZERTLAND) OF CHAMBA DISTRICT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, INDIA. The Bioscan, 8(Supplement 1), 281–287. Retrieved from https://thebioscan.com/index.php/pub/article/view/315