DIVERSITY, SPECIES RICHNESS AND EVENNESS OF BUTTERFLY IN TARAI REGION OF KUMAON ZONE

Abstract

Butterflies are one of the most conspicuous species of earth’s biodiversity. India is home of 1504 species of butterflies. kumaon zone is filled with biodiversity due to its suitable vegetation, ecological condition and humid area. Butterflies are also monitored to indicate climatic and ecological changes, hence butterflies are now studied as Bio indicator. The purpose of the study was to describe diversity, species richness and evenness of butterfly in tarai region of kumaon zone.