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A Check-list of the Odonata from the Eastern Region of Bangladesh with Some Taxonomic Notes

S H Chowdhury
Department of Zoology, University of Chittagong, Chittagong 3114, Bangladesh

M Mohiuddin
Department of Zoology, University of Chittagong, Chittagong 3114, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A survey of the Odonate fauna was conducted in the Sylhet and Srimangal Districts of Sylhet Division and Chittagong, Khagrachari, Rangamati, Bandarban and Cox’s Bazar Districts of Chittagong Division. The designated areas were visited periodically for nearly seven years from 1994 to 2000. The present paper includes a list of the odonate species collected during the survey period. A total of 764 specimens were collected which comprised 49 species of Anisoptera in 32 genera, and 47 species of Zygoptera in 18 genera. Of these 15 species in 8 genera of the former and 27 species in 11 genera in the latter suborder are new records from Bangladesh. The collection also includes females of three species and males of two species that happen to be new to science. The specimens are preserved in our personal collection.

Keywords: Check-list, Odonata, Eastern region of Bangladesh, Taxonomic notes

Location: Department of Zoology, University of Chittagong, Chittagong

Start Date: 00-00-1994

End Date: 00-00-2000

Program Area: Pest Management

Commodity: Insects

Objectives:

The present paper presents a checklist based on the survey of six Eastern Districts of Bangladesh.

Methodology:

Odonates were collected by using standard hand nets and chloroformed in the field. Back in the laboratory they were soaked overnight in acetone, air-dried and finally placed in polythene packets. Specimens were identified following the satandard methods) were consulted, especially for information on the distribution of the odonates.

Source of Information: Univ. j. zool. Rajshahi Univ. Vol. 30, 2011 pp. 61-66; ISSN 1023-6104

Article Link (Online Journal): http://journals.sfu.ca/bd/index.php/UJZRU

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Achievement/Findings:

The present paper included a list of the odonate species collected during the survey period. A total of 764 specimens were collected which comprised 49 species of Anisoptera in 32 genera, and 47 species of Zygoptera in 18 genera. Of these 15 species in 8 genera of the former and 27 species in 11 genera in the latter suborder are new records from Bangladesh.

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