Vol. 8, Issue 6 (2019)

Author(s):
Alwin F, A Dhanalakshmi, R Gokulnath, S Karthigaidevi, N Nagalakshmi, V Rakesh, AB Sruthi, S Syed Mohamed Ibrahim, Theradimani M and Gopalakrishnan R

Abstract:
A random field survey was conducted to explore the diversity of butterfly species, their host preference and their seasonal distribution in CAT Campus from post monsoon months to summer months (December 2018 – April 2019). Results revealed about the different butterfly fauna and their preferred hosts and their seasonal variation during different months from December to April. Studies of butterflies indicate that the resources availability abundantly a key role in their population ecology. Their presence in an area emphasize the availability of larval food plants in abundance.