Biodiversity of Moths (Lepidoptera: Heterocera) in Three Areas of Rajmahal Hills, Jharkhand, India
Moth species were collected from three different locations of Rajmahal hills in Jharkhand State of India from March 2011 to May 2013. Month-wise collection of moths was done using light trap and sweeping net. Totally 222 species of moths belonging to 18 different families were recorded. Family Erebidae contained higher number of subfamilies (11), genera (37) and species (74) and was the dominant family in the study area. Noctuidae, was the second largest family represented by 44 species. Moth population was very high during monsoon season. The diversity analysis clearly indicated that species evenness was closer to the maximum level during monsoon and winter periods. The present study clearly shows that Rajmahal hills are a suitable ecosystem for moth fauna in all seasons.
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