Comparative study of Odonates in two selected sites (Umed Ganj and Chatra Vilas garden) of Kota, Rajasthan (India)

Abstract

Odonates are the insects that are commonly seen in and around water bodies. Kota district possesses many ponds and canals. Amongst them Chatra Vilas garden (near a pond) and Umed Ganj (near a canal) were selected for the present study. The study was carried out in three seasons during 2018 to 2019. The collection of adult Odonates was done by belt transect method. According to the survey, total 12 species of Odonates, belonging to two families (Libellulidae and Coenagrionidae) were identified. Species richness was same in both sites but abundance at CV Garden was greater than Umed Ganj. Umed Ganj was highly disturbed due to anthropogenic activities.