A study on Nymphs and Exuviae of Order Odonata in Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary (Ramsar Site), Gujarat

Kalavanti Mokaria¹ , Bharat Jethva²

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Vol.5 , Issue.6 , pp.215-219, Dec-2018

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Abstract :
A study was carried out in Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary to assess nymphs and exuviae of dragonflies and damselflies in Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary (Ramsar Site), Gujarat. A transect survey was carried out covering all seasons. Nymph and exuviae were recorded using Visual Encounter Survey. During survey Odonate nymph and exuviae belonging to five families including Aeshnidae, Libellulidae, Gomphidae, Coenagrionidae, and Lestidae were recorded. Seasonal variations in relative abundance of each family of odonate were analyzed. The relative abundance of Odonates nymph that belonged to family Libellulidae and Coenagrionidae was recorded highest during monsoon, postmonsoon, winter and summer seasons whereas Gomphidae and Coenagrionidae were highest during the pre-monsoon season. However, the relative abundance of Aeshnidae family nymphs was moderate during the postmonsoon season. Similarly, the relative abundance of Odonates exuviae that belonged to family Libellulidae and Coenagrionidae was highest during all seasons. However, the relative abundance of Aeshnidae family exuviae were moderate during the postmonsoon season whereas Lestidae family exuviae was less during the summer and winter season.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Damselfly, Dragonfly, Exuviae, Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, Nymph, Odonata

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