1Entomology Research Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar190006, J&K, India
2Department of Zoology, University of Ladakh, UT Ladakh, India
*Email: dartanvi8@gmail.com (corresponding author)
Online Published on 25 September, 2025.
The present study was carried out from 2021 to 2023 to assess the diversity and seasonal distribution of odonates in the Hokersar wetland. A total of 18 species under 11 genera and four families were observed of which a high diversity of dragonflies were seen compared to damselflies. Libellulidae was found to be the most species-rich family followed by Aeshnidae. The most abundant species were Pantala flavescens (F) (11.98%), Crocothemis servilia (Drury) (11.35%) and Ischnura inarmata Calvert (11.09%). A change in diversity and abundance across seasons was observed with the highest being in summer followed by autumn, while absence during spring and autumn was seen, except for Sympecma paedisca (Brauer) found throughout the year.
Bioindicators, Conservation, Dragonflies, Hokersar, Libellulidae, Ramsar site, Abundance, Crocothemis servilia, Sympecma paedisca, Season
