Diversity and Distribution of Butterflies from Chintamunishwar Hill nearBharsingi, Maharashtra, India
Nitin M. Raut*1, DineshK. Dabhadkar2, Sandeep M. Chede2, Madhav M. Kalyankar2and Sudhir G. Chirde3
1Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Arvindbabu Deshmukh Mahavidyalaya, Bharsingi, District Nagpur- 441 305, Maharashtra, India
2Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Gopikabai Sitaram Gawande Mahavidyalaya, Umarkhed, District Yavatmal- 445 206, Maharashtra, India
3Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Arts, Commerce and Science College, Maregaon, District Yavatmal- 445 303, Maharashtra, India
Email: niitbio2017@gmail.com
Corresponding Author:
Dr. Nitin M. Raut*
Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Arvindbabu Deshmukh Mahavidyalaya, Bharsingi,
District Nagpur- 441 305, Maharashtra, India
Email: niitbio2017@gmail.com
ABSTRACT:
This study investigated the diversity, distribution, and composition of butterfly species on Chintamunishwar Hill near Bharsingi, Maharashtra, over a year-long period from February 2024 to January 2025. A comprehensive survey documented a total of 120 individual butterflies, representing 20 distinct species across five families. The findings revealed a notable dominance of the Nymphalidae family, accounting for nine species, including Junonia lemonias, Danaus chrysippus, and Euploea core. This suggests a rich ecological niche for these species within the study area. The Pieridae family contributed five species, such as Eurema hecabe and Catopsilia pyranthe, indicating a substantial presence of these butterflies. The Lycaenidae family was represented by three species, while the Papilionidae family comprised two. Notably, the Hesperiidae family was represented by only one species, Hasora chromus. This research provides baseline data on the butterfly fauna of Chintamunishwar Hill, highlighting the area’s biodiversity and contributing to a broader understanding of regional insect ecology. Further studies could explore seasonal variations and the impact of environmental factors on butterfly populations in this region.
Keywords:Butterflies,Bharsingi, Chintamunishwar Hill, Composition, Diversity.
DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2504I5VXIIIP0024
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