A Preliminary survey of Dragonflies and Damselflies (Insecta: Odonata) in and around Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary Shopian, Kashmir

Dragonflies and Damselflies (Insecta: Odonata) of Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary are presented. The is located in the District Shopian Kashmir Valley (33°39'28.6N 74°41'15.2E). area rich both floral faunal diversity with most covered lush green forests. Around sanctuary, Agro Horticultural plantations such as Apple, Pear, Peach vegetable crops abides land cover area. present study was carried out from June to October 2020. A total number 10 species six families were recorded around abundant family Libellulidae which active mostly months October. freshwater bodies flow through district receives annual precipitation 1800mm, makes more suitable for Odonates diversity. Here we first preliminary report order Odonata collected sanctuary adjoining areas Valley.