Abstract

Damselflies are frequently used as indicators of environmental health. Their aquatic larvae constitute a natural biological control over mosquito larvae and thus help to control several epidemic diseases like malaria, dengue, filaria etc. Their life history is closely linked to specific aquatic habitats making them an indicator of wetland health (Andrew et al., 2008). Saikheda water reservoir of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra (India) were studied for rainy season from June 2013 to September 2013 of two station of Saikheda dam. A total of 10 species belonging to three families of Damselfly were identified.

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