(Selys, 1883) (Odonata: Libellulidae): a new addition to the Odonata fauna of Kashmir Himalaya, India
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Odonata, which includes dragonflies and damselflies, are a significant insect group in wetland ecosystems, with 6,410 species globally, including 498 in India and 257 in the Indian Himalaya. These insects serve as indicators of ecosystem health and their population declines are often considered an indication of pollution or environmental degradation. The present study focuses on Sympetrum orientale (Selys, 1883), a new addition to the Odonata fauna of Kashmir Himalaya, India. It has been recorded from the Boniyar and Uri Regions of Baramulla District.
Source: Journal of Threatened Taxa
Authors: Altaf Hussain Mir, Sahiba Khan, Beenish Bashir, Mohd Hussain, Tanveer Ahmad Dar
Institutions: University of Kashmir, University of Ladakh
Language: English
Subfield: Ecology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $600
OpenAlex ID: W4413628334