New nymphalid butterfly records from Jammu & Kashmir, India

Authors

  • Shakha Sharma Department of Zoology, Govt. Gandhi Memorial Science College, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir 180006, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1054-6691
  • Neeraj Sharma Faculty of Life Sciences, Institute of Mountain Environment, University of Jammu, Bhaderwah Campus, Bhaderwah, Jammu & Kashmir 182222, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6196-9160

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.3874.10.11.12602-12606

Keywords:

Butterfly surveys, distribution, Jammu region, new records, nymphalid

Abstract

The present communication deals with the new nymphalid butterfly records from the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The sightings are based on the butterfly surveys conducted in different ecosystems of Jammu region in a span of two years. The paper calls for more organized and intensive butterfly surveys to understand their status, distribution and population dynamics in and around Jammu. 

Author Biography

Neeraj Sharma, Faculty of Life Sciences, Institute of Mountain Environment, University of Jammu, Bhaderwah Campus, Bhaderwah, Jammu & Kashmir 182222, India

Assistant Professor

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Published

26-10-2018

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 11 (2018)

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