A checklist of butterfly diversity in Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park, Ormanjhi, Ranchi, Jharkhand

Vivekanand Kumar^a & Seema Keshari^a
aBhagwan Birsa Biological Park, Ormanjhi, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
^aUniversity Department of Zoology, Ranchi University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

Received : 20^th June, 2023 ; Revised : 26^th July, 2023
DOI:-https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12533671

Abstract– Butterflies, with their diverse colours and patterns, serve as valuable indicators of ecosystem health. This study presents a comprehensive checklist of butterfly species observed in Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park, Ormanjhi, Ranchi, Jharkhand, spanning the period from January, 2021 to January, 2023. The study area, situated at GPS coordinates 23°27’57″N, 85°27’20″E, was surveyed using the direct encounter method. A total of 86 butterfly species from six families were documented. This checklist provides essential information for understanding the local butterfly diversity, contributing to ongoing conservation efforts.

Key words: Butterfly Diversity, Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park, Checklist, Direct Encounter Method, Conservation

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