An inventory of Odonata fauna in Bonai Forest Division, Western Odisha, India

摘要: While carrying out biodiversity inventory in Bonai Forest division of Western Odisha, India in between 2011 and 2012, we assessed the diversity of odonates. During the survey, a total 36 species of odonates including 26 species of dragonflies (Anisoptera) and 10 species of damselflies were recorded. Overall, family Libellulidae is dominated by 22 species over others. The odonate diversity of Bonai Forest division accounted for 37% of the odonata diversity of Odisha. A long term studies on these lesser known fauna will be useful in understanding their status and monitoring the change over time in this habitat.