Assessment of Butterflies in a Montane Temperate forest of Allain-duhaingan Catchment in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India - Proposed Hydroelectric Project Site
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Butterfly Diversity, Species Richness, Montane Temperate Forest, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.Abstract
40 species of butterflies, under 26 genera and 5 families were recorded from four habitat types of Allain-Duhaingan (streams) catchment, where a hydroelectric power station is proposed. Results from diversity indices and ANOVA showed that the butterfly species richness (F = 4.06, P = 0.001) and abundance (F = 2.71, P = 0.003) varied in different habitats. Species richness and abundance was higher along disturbed habitat (logging, project activities etc.) while, rarity was restricted to the most undisturbed habitats of the study area.Downloads
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2009-10-01
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Bhardwaj, M., & Uniyal, V. P. (2009). Assessment of Butterflies in a Montane Temperate forest of Allain-duhaingan Catchment in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India - Proposed Hydroelectric Project Site. Indian Forester, 135(10), 1357–1366. https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2009/v135i10/573
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