A preliminary list of Heterocera in high altitude Gulmarg, Kashmir, India (Insecta: Lepidoptera)
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Insecta, Lepidoptera, diversity, high altitude, conservation, Gulmarg, IndiaAbstract
Field investigations were made to record the diversity of Heterocera from the world-famous high-altitude tourist spot Gulmarg in Kashmir Valley. The present study has been carried out to elucidate the fauna which has not been explored before. The study is carried out from June 2022 to September 2023 including meadows and forests, in order to eventually contribute to biodiversity conservation as well as to management of forest ecosystem of this area. A total of 33 species belonging to 10 families were recorded from this site. The Erebidae family was found to be dominant with the highest number of eight species followed by Family Crambidae with a record of seven species.
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