Department of Zoology, Moran College, Moranhat-785 670, Assam, India
*Corresponding author's present address: 2 No. Sorupather, Bishnupur, Moranhat, P.O.: Moranhat, Charaideo-785 670, Assam, India, E-mail, atanubora47@yahoo.com
Online published on 28 May, 2020.
During studies on Odonate diversity of Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary from 2016 to 2017 a total of 58 species belonging to two sub-orders, 10 families, and 37 genera were recorded. This included 35 species of Anisoptera and 23 species of Zygoptera. Three species (Disparoneura apicalis, Agriocnemis kalinga and Calicnemia erythromelas) are new additions to the odonate fauna of Meghalaya. The genus Orthetrum was found to be the most dominant genera contributing five species. Being legally protected under state legislation, the sanctuary faces low levels of human interference and anthropogenic activities.
Anisoptera, conservation, Meghalaya, Nongkhyllem, north-east, odonates, Zygoptera
