Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata: Insecta) of Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan, India

A comprehensive study of Keoladeo National Park, India, revealed the presence of 37 distinct species of dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata), including five previously unrecorded in Rajasthan. The research, spanning from 2010 to 2015, utilized direct search, observation, and opportunistic sighting methods to document this biodiversity. Notably, the Libellulidae family exhibited the highest diversity with 22 species, followed by Coenagrionidae with eight. This study significantly expands the known Odonata fauna of Keoladeo National Park, adding 21 species to the existing record and highlighting the park's ecological significance as a hotspot for these insects.

Singh, D., Singh, B., & Hermans, J. T. (2017). Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata: Insecta) of Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan, India Journal of Threatened Taxa, 9(7), 10445. https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.3689.9.7.10445-10452