The dragonfly (Odonata) community structure at Sukamade Resort, Meru Betiri National Park, Indonesia

Authors

  • Abdu Rohman Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Jember, Kalimantan Street, No 37, Sumbersari, Jember, East Java 68121, Indonesia. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7620-8137
  • Wachju Subchan Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Jember, Kalimantan Street, No 37, Sumbersari, Jember, East Java 68121, Indonesia.
  • Dwi Artika Amalia Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Jember, Kalimantan Street, No 37, Sumbersari, Jember, East Java 68121, Indonesia. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9663-8771

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.9574.18.4.28631-28643

Keywords:

Abiotic, abundance, conservation, diversity, ecosystem, environmental, forest, habitat, tropical

Abstract

Sukamade Resort, located within Meru Betiri National Park, is a conservation management area. Dragonflies have significant diversity and extensive spread, and their presence in conservation areas is linked to the availability of ecological resources such as abundant vegetation near aquatic habitats. This study ascertained the composition of the dragonfly community in Sukamade Resort at four sampling sites to provide data for conservation area management. Of the 17 species recognized, Orthetrum sabina and Pseudagrion microcephalum had the greatest population density across all locales. The diversity index indicated a moderate level, the Margalef index demonstrated low requirements, the dominance index was low, and evenness was high. The important value index (IVI) indicates that Neurothemis ramburii, Orthetrum sabina, and Libellago lineata had the highest ecological importance (IVI = 0.38). Canonical correspondence analysis indicates that Pseudagrion microcephalum, Zyxomma obtusum, Ischnura senegalensis, Diplacodes trivialis, and Trithemis festiva are associated with air humidity characteristics at the Great Estuary location. It is concluded that the presence of dragonflies is influenced by habitat factors such as aquatic substrate composition, abiotic parameters (light, temperature, humidity), and riparian vegetation. Protecting riparian habitats and maintaining good water quality are crucial for the conservation of dragonflies, which reflect healthy ecological conditions and support the sustainability of aquatic ecosystems.

Author Biographies

  • Abdu Rohman, Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Jember, Kalimantan Street, No 37, Sumbersari, Jember, East Java 68121, Indonesia.



  • Wachju Subchan, Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Jember, Kalimantan Street, No 37, Sumbersari, Jember, East Java 68121, Indonesia.



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