scholarly journals On the distribution of Vagrans egista (Cramer, 1780) in West Bengal, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 513-519
Author(s):  
Subhajit Roy ◽  
Aniruddha Singhamahapatra ◽  
Suvankar Dutta
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Plant ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
The State ◽  
Distribution Range ◽  
Plateau Region ◽  
Mikania Micrantha ◽  
Tiger Reserve ◽  
Bankura District ◽  
First Time

Vagrans egista (Cramer, 1780) is reported for the first time from southern part of West Bengal, India. The Raygar forest of Bankura district in the plateau region is the second locality for the reported species in West Bengal, which extends the distribution range (aerial distance: 525 km) of the species from its known locality, Buxa Tiger Reserve of Alipurduar district in the state. This paper also reports occurrence of Rapala pheretima and Gerosis bhagava in Bankura district for the first time. Importance of an invasive plant, Mikania micrantha has also been discussed as a nectaring plant of butterflies.

scholarly journals An appraisal of geohydrological status and assessment of groundwater quality of Indpur Block, Bankura District, West Bengal, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moumita Palmajumder ◽  
Susanta Chaudhuri ◽  
Vikas K. Das ◽  
Sisir K. Nag
Keyword(s):  
West Bengal ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
The State ◽  
Subsurface Water ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Total Hardness ◽  
Estimation Of Parameters ◽  
Drainage Pattern ◽  
Magnesium Adsorption Ratio ◽  
Bankura District

AbstractThe present work aimed to evaluate the overall hydro-geological status of Indpur block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. Despite of having adequate annual precipitation, south-western districts of the state of West Bengal, India, are considered to be a significantly water-stressed area of the state. This is because of unfavorable geological setting near to subsurface occurrence of impervious lithology and inundated nature of surface drainage pattern. The study was carried out both in pre- and post-monsoon seasons of 2019 to obtain an updated current status on concentration and spatiotemporal fluctuations of controlling ions of the subsurface water. Estimation of major physicochemical parameters and specific qualitative chemical characterization of groundwater were rated through field and laboratory studies. Water samples were collected from twenty-two equidistantly scattered tube wells in the block. Seasonal variations of water table elevation heads and subsurface shift of predominant recharge zones of the block were also demarked. Drinking, domestic and irrigation suitability of the block water were measured by the estimation of parameters such as Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR), Magnesium Adsorption Ratio (MAR), Soluble Sodium Percentage (SSP), Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC), Permeability Index (PI), Total Hardness (TH) and Kelly’s ratio (KR) and piper trilinear plots. Sustainable non-availability of groundwater seems to be the major problem of the studied area, which intern resulted in overexploitation, mostly for cultivation practices causing considerable depletion of its suitability as drinking and irrigation. Further, results show that suitability of the water both for domestic and irrigation of the studied area may be termed as ‘good’ to ‘moderate’ with a few exceptions on a local scale. Judging by every parameter, it can be stated that groundwater of Indpur block is not much suitable for drinking purposes.

scholarly journals Moth (Insecta: Lepidoptera) fauna of Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 10906
Author(s):  
Afaq A. DAR ◽  
Khowaja JAMAL
Keyword(s):  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Light Sheet ◽  
The State ◽  
Identification Keys ◽  
Tiger Reserve ◽  
Achaea Janata ◽  
Moth Species ◽  
First Time

Survey to assess moth diversity was carried out in Sariska Tiger Reserve of Rajasthan in 2019 from June to November. Total 16 species were recorded under 15 genera, belonging to 5 families for the first time from Sariska Tiger Reserve. Of these, 12 species viz. Eudocima materna Linnaeus, 1767; Eudocima phalonia Linnaeus, 1763; Dysgonia stuposa (Fabricius, 1794); Euproctis divisia Walker, 1855; Achaea janata Linnaeus, 1758; Acherontia styx Westwood, 1847; Daphnis nerii Linnaeus, 1758; Hippotion rosetta (Swinhoe, 1892); Agrius convolvuli Linnaeus, 1758; Nephele hespera Fabricius, 1775; Theretra oldenlandiae (Fabricius, 1775); Caligula lindia Moore, 1865 were first time reports from the state. Moth species were collected with the help of a light sheet system operated every night from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am. Ethyl acetate fumes were used to kill collected speciemens and processed as per standard strategies in Lepidopterology. The identification of moths was carried out with the help of identification keys, standard reference keys. Family Erebidae and Sphingidae are represented by six species each, followed by Saturniidae represented by two species, Noctuidae and Crambidae represented by one species each. This study will improve our understanding of Sariska’s biodiversity and be used to develop strategies for the conservation of moth diversity.

Pertica Simon 1903, a junior synonym of Segestrioides Keyserling, 1883 (Araneae, Diguetidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 1016 (1) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
ANTONIO D. BRESCOVIT ◽  
CRISTINA A. RHEIMS
Keyword(s):  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
The State ◽  
Junior Synonym ◽  
Distribution Range ◽  
First Time

The monotypic spider genus Pertica Simon is herein considered a junior synonym of Segestrioides Keyserling and P. badia Simon transferred to this genus. In addition, the female of S. badia (Simon) comb. n. is redescribed and illustrated and the male is described for the first time. The distribution range of this species is extended to include Nova Friburgo, in the state of Rio de Janeiro.

scholarly journals Trogon rufus Gmelin, 1788, Baryphthengus ruficapillus (Vieillot, 1818), Notharchus swainsoni (Gray, 1846), Synallaxis ruficapilla Vieillot, 1819, Tyrannopsis sulphurea (Spix, 1825) and Procnias nudicollis (Vieillot, 1817) (Aves): documented records in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Check List ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 1325
Author(s):  
José Carlos Morante Filho ◽  
Mauricio Neves Godoi
Keyword(s):  
Species Distribution ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
The State ◽  
Distribution Range ◽  
Ecological Studies ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Conservation Plans ◽  
First Time ◽  
Mato Grosso Do Sul

A better understanding of patterns of species distribution is critical to carrying out the ecological studies needed to develop more appropriate conservation plans. Here we present records for six bird species in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Five of these species (Trogon rufus, Baryphthengus ruficapillus, Notharchus swainsoni, Synallaxis ruficapilla and Procnias nudicollis) are rare and their distribution range is still poorly understood; one species (Tyrannopsis sulphurea) was recorded for the first time in the state.

scholarly journals Amphithemis vacillans Selys, 1891 (Odonata: Libellulidae): new addition to the Odonata fauna of Meghalaya, Northeastern India

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 489-492
Author(s):  
Suman Bhowmik ◽  
Atanu Bora
Keyword(s):  
West Bengal ◽  
The State ◽  
Northeastern India ◽  
Male Individual ◽  
First Time

Amphithemis vacillans Selys, 1891 is reported for the first time from Meghalaya, Northeastern India. The authors recorded a male individual from the forest of Byrnihat, located in Ri-bhoi distict of the state on November 23, 2017. The current sighing revised the distribution of this species in India being previously known from Assam and West Bengal.

Description of the last instar larva of Calicnemia eximia (Selys, 1863) (Odonata: Platycnemididae) from West Bengal, India

Zootaxa ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4657 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-187
Author(s):  
PROSENJIT DAWN
Keyword(s):  
West Bengal ◽  
Instar Larva ◽  
Tiger Reserve ◽  
First Time ◽  
Darjeeling Himalayas

The final instar larva of Calicnemia eximia (Selys, 1863) is described for the first time from a grass-bed under a waterfall in Buxa Tiger Reserve, Dooars of Darjeeling Himalayas. The larva shows a semi terrestrial nature like other congeneres but is unique in having no premental setae and a longer labium. One C. miniata (Selys, 1886) larva was also collected from the same locality and is compared with the C. eximia larva here. 

scholarly journals A preliminary checklist of moths (Lepidoptera: Heterocera) from Gangajalghati, Bankura, West Bengal, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 19310-19323
Author(s):  
Ananya Nayak
Keyword(s):  
West Bengal ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Bankura District ◽  
First Time ◽  
The Village

The present study was conducted at Gangajalghati, a village near the forest of Bankura district from West Bengal that has a tropical wet and dry climate where moth diversity has not been explored before. The village was surveyed between January 2016 and December 2018. The present study has recorded a total of 1,328 individual moths belonging to 13 families, 31 subfamilies, 80 genera, and 90 species. Three species—Condylorrhiza diniasalis (Walker, 1859), Argyrocosma inductaria (Guenée, 1858), and Oraesia emarginata (Fabricius, 1794)—are reported for the first time from West Bengal and Eublemma roseonivea (Walker, 1863) shows its westernmost distribution in West Bengal, India. It was earlier reported from India (Assam), China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaya, and Borneo.

FIRST RECORD OF TURRIS CLAUSIFOSSATA7, (GASTROPODA: CONOIDEA, TURRIDAE) FROM GULF OF KHAMBHAT, INDIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
DEVENDRA SOLANKI ◽  
JIGNESH KANEJIYA ◽  
BHARATSINH GOHIL
Keyword(s):  
Population Dynamics ◽  
West Coast ◽  
First Record ◽  
The State ◽  
Distribution Range ◽  
The South ◽  
The West ◽  
West Coast Of India ◽  
Gulf Of Kachchh ◽  
First Time

Turris clausifossata, a Conoid, Turrid is being reported for the first time from Gopnath coast, Gulf of Khambhat the state of Gujarat situated on the west coast of India. Turris clausifossata was first recorded7 from Dwarka, Gulf of Kachchh, Gujarat (21°49’N, 68°55’E), but not brought to light as first record to the west coast of India. Yet, its occurrence was reported only at two coasts of Gujarat. Current research reveals that Turris clausifossata is extending its distribution range to the south of Dwarka on the west coast of India. Present study was carried out from April 2015 to March 2016 and in this study, a status of species presented in form of population dynamics and seasonal availability.

scholarly journals First occurrence of Dioclea ruddiae Maxwell (Leguminosae) in Brazil

Hoehnea ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 607-610
Author(s):  
Andréia Silva Flores ◽  
Rodrigo Schütz Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
Distribution Range ◽  
Guiana Shield ◽  
First Occurrence ◽  
First Time

ABSTRACT (First occurrence of Dioclea ruddiae Maxwell (Leguminosae) in Brazil). Dioclea ruddiae (Leguminosae, Papilionoideae) is recorded for the first time in Brazil. Specimens were collected in the Serra do Tepequém, a tepui in the State of Roraima near the border with Venezuela. This study expands the distribution range of Dioclea ruddiae in the region of the Guiana Shield, where this species is probably endemic.

Hydrogeochemistry and Overall Appraisal of Groundwater Status of Taldangra Block, Bankura District, West Bengal, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 37-46
Author(s):  
Moumita Palmajumder ◽  
Susanta Chaudhuri ◽  
Vikas K. Das ◽  
Sisir K. Nag
Keyword(s):  
Soil Cover ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Sodium Adsorption Ratio ◽  
The State ◽  
Permeability Index ◽  
Drainage Pattern ◽  
Piper Trilinear Diagram ◽  
Block Level ◽  
Bankura District

South-western districts of the state of West Bengal, India are considered to be a significantly water-stressed area of the state because of unfavourable geological setting, subsurface lithology, soil cover and surface drainage pattern. Updated geohydrological data on micro-scale i.e., at subdivision or block-level are scanty for Bankura District, West Bengal. For the present study, a geo-hydrological survey was conducted in Taldangra block of Bankura District, West Bengal, during post and pre-monsoon session of 2017–18, to obtain an intense status on present groundwater quality of this water-stressed block. Variation of concentration of major affecting ions and spatial-temporal seasonal variations of water table elevation head and subsurface shift of predominant recharge and discharge zones of the block were demarked explaining the possible reasons. Suitability status of the groundwater for drinking, domestic and irrigation usages was also rated by the estimation of sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), soluble sodium percentage (SSP), permeability index (PI), Piper trilinear diagram.

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