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Conservation of Butterflies in Bangladesh

Sonya Afrin
Department of Architecture; Stamford University Bangladesh, Dhaka, BANGLADESH

Sonia Sharmin
Department of Architecture; Stamford University Bangladesh, Dhaka, BANGLADESH

Subarna Sharmin
Local Government Engineering Department, Dhaka, BANGLADESH

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Butterflies invoke up images of sunshine, the affection and color of flowery grazing lands and summer gardens teaming with life. These are brightly colored flying insects with two pairs of large dazzling wings attract everyone’s attention that vary in color and prototype from species to species. They had been and still are the pest collectors treasure for centuries. Actuality no garden is complete without them. One often doubts how, with a few leisurely waves of their delicate wings, they gain mastery of the air and put the most sophisticated aircrafts to disgrace. From their artistic value, they are natural pollinators and indicators of forest health. In many countries around the world, well-managed butterfly gardens and butterfly houses are popular tourist attractions. Like other countries, Bangladesh having its humid tropical climate is known to be rich in butterfly fauna. This study entails the conservation of Butterflies on the perspective of Bangladesh.

Keywords: Butterflies, Butterfly species of Bangladesh, Butterfly life cycle, Butterfly Conservation

Location: Department of Architecture; Stamford University Bangladesh, Dhaka

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Program Area: Conservation and Biodiversity

Commodity: Insects

Objectives:

1. To study about Butterflies and its impact on nature. 2. To identify the values of Butterflies as a biodiversity indicator. 3. To understand the importance of conservation of Butterflies in Bangladesh.

Methodology:

The Methodology followed for the study is comprehensive and intensive. An elaborate literature review on the topic was carried out for better understanding and representation of the problem. Due to the nature of the topic, the study based on both primary and secondary data from different sources. The primary data were collected through observation from different Butterfly Parks and Butterfly Conservation Centers of Bangladesh. The secondary data were collected from different books, journals, articles, reports and internet websites.

Source of Information: Asian Journal of Applied Science and Engineering, 4, 7-16, 2015; ISSN 2305-915X(p); 2307-9584(e)

Article Link (Online Journal): http://journals.abc.us.org/index.php/ajase/issue/archive

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Achievement/Findings:

It is evident that the richness of butterfly species and families is dependent on the richness of plant species and family in a forest ecosystem. So, there is a deep association and this association is strategic and characteristic for the conservation of biodiversity not only for the plant and butterfly species richness but also for the wildlife in the forests. As this association is an indicator for understanding biodiversity status in a forest ecosystem, further studies in the field should be attempted. As butterflies have got reciprocal relations with the related plants, these plants are dependent on the butterflies for their pollination purposes and gene-flow activities. For this well presence of butterflies ensures the strong status of a forest ecosystem. Undeniably there are innumerable areas that need to be strengthened to get proper conservation and management of butterflies in Bangladesh. Conservation of butterflies will improve the whole environment for wildlife biodiversity and enrich the lives of people in present as well as in future.

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