Assessment of Papilionoidea Diversity and Host Plant Correlations amid Anthropogenic Impacts in District Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh (India) (Insecta: Lepidoptera)
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Insecta, Lepidoptera, Papilionoidea, anthropogenic activities, diversity, host plants availability, urban-rural-forest gradient, conservation, correlation, species richness, evenness, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaAbstract
This study evaluates the impact of anthropogenic activities on Papilionoidea diversity in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh (India), by analyzing the relationship between Papilionoidea and their host plants across urban, rural, and forest gradients. Field surveys documented 76 Papilionoidea species across five families, with Nymphalidae being the most prevalent (36.84%). Species richness was highest in forests (66 species), followed by rural (53) and urban areas (39). Among 156 plant species recorded, 89 were identified as host plants. Statistical analysis highlighted significant correlation between Papilionoidea and plant diversity, emphasizing the importance of host plant availability. Forest habitats showed the highest Shannon and Simpson indices (3.92 and 0.97 for Lepidoptera; 3.41 and 0.95 for plants), indicating rich biodiversity, while urban areas showed the lowest, illustrating adverse effect of Urbanization. Despite reduced species’ richness, plant evenness was higher in urban areas, potentially due to fewer dominant species. These results
emphasize that human-driven habitat loss reduces biodiversity, advocating for conservation strategies, such as afforestation and habitat protection, to sustain Lepidoptera populations and ecological stability. This study provides baseline data crucial for future research and conservation planning in Barabanki and similar regions.
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