A Preliminary checklist of Dragonflies and Damselflies (Odonata) in a small part of Madugundi, Karnataka, India

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Published: Feb 3, 2026
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Conservation diversity Madugundi odonates Western ghats
Tejas Mehendale
Independent Researcher
Abstract

A preliminary study was conducted in a small area of Madugundi village, Western Ghats, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, India, to document Odonata diversity. The author recorded 67 species of odonates belonging to 10 families. This study aims to aid understanding the region's biodiversity and highlights the urgent need for targeted conservation strategies to protect the freshwater ecosystems and their unique Odonata assemblages from ongoing environmental threats.

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