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VOL. 7, ISSUE 4 (2025)
Observation of diversity of Butterflies at campus of Govt.P.G.College Mhow, District Indore, M.P.
Authors
Anita solanki
Abstract
India has a large variety of Butterflies,
which play a beneficial role in the environment. Butterfly diversity was
observed and studied in the Mhow College campus. The study was conducted in
2024. During the study, a wide variety of beautiful and colorful Butterflies
were observed in the college campus and observations were made during the
pre-monsoon, monsoon, and post-monsoon seasons to capture temporal variations
in abundance. Butterfly species belonging to Nymphalidae, Lycaenidae,
Pieridae, Papilionidae, and Hesperiidae were observed.
Species richness and encounter rates for most Nymphalidae and Lycaenidae
species peaked during the monsoon and immediately post-monsoon months,
reflecting the seasonal availability of pollen sources and larval host plants.
Local threats include habitat fragmentation and conversion of agricultural
landscapes due to pesticide use. The results primarily emphasize the
conservation value of small natural areas and riparian corridors within the
region and support management actions such as maintaining native host-plant
communities, establishing pesticide-free buffer strips, and promoting habitat
connectivity. This provides a basis for long-term monitoring of butterfly
diversity at Mhow College and community-based conservation initiatives.
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Pages:191-195
How to cite this article:
Anita solanki "Observation of diversity of <i>Butterflies</i> at campus of Govt.P.G.College Mhow, District Indore, M.P.". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 7, Issue 4, 2025, Pages 191-195
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