A Survey of the Odonate Diversity of the Palni Hills, Western Ghats, India
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Kumaran Sathasivam, Ramila Sathasivam · IDF-Report 193 · 2025
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Bibliographic details
| Title | A Survey of the Odonate Diversity of the Palni Hills, Western Ghats, India |
|---|---|
| Author | Kumaran Sathasivam, Ramila Sathasivam |
| Journal | International Dragonfly Fund – Report |
| Issue | 193 |
| Published | 13 July 2025 |
| Pages | 1–17 |
| ISSN | 1435-3393 |
| Publisher | International Dragonfly Fund e.V. |
| Language | English |
Abstract
The odonates recorded during four brief surveys conducted in the Lower Palni Hills, Western Ghats, India in 2022 and 2024 are reported. Thirty-seven species were recorded, including a gomphid that does not match the description of any known species. Fourteen of the species recorded represent additions to the odonate fauna of the Palnis. Remarks are made on the habitats that were surveyed. The updated checklist is presented.
Keywords
Odonata, Western Ghats, Palni Hills, India, Gomphidae, Anisogomphus, endemism
Suggested citation
Kumaran Sathasivam, Ramila Sathasivam (2025): A Survey of the Odonate Diversity of the Palni Hills, Western Ghats, India. International Dragonfly Fund – Report 193: 1–17.