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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Diversity of micro-moths in Chatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India
Authors
Sachin Jadhav, Ravindra Pathre, L V Shinde, Yogesh Kayande, Monika Rathod
Abstract
A preliminary study of the micro moth diversity was conducted in
Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, India, during the period of 2024 -
2025, A total of 35 moth species, belonging to 32 genera and 11 families. Every
effort was made to discover and preserve the hidden fauna of Chatrapati
Sambhaji Nagar. To discover the diversity and existence of moths. obtained from
a reservoir using simple light traps, effective from dusk to dawn. The families
represented in the collection samples included Erebidae, Nolidae, Crambidae,
Uraniidae, Megalopygidae, Attevidae, Cossidae, Noctuidae, Pyralidae,
Geometridae, Saturniidae and Noctuoidae. According to the study, there may be
opportunities for new records. The family Crambidae was the most dominant,
followed by Erebidae, Noctuidae and Nolidae. The research also indicated
potential new records of moth families and species in the Chatrapati Sambhaji
Nagar region of Marathwada, Maharashtra.
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Pages:505-511
How to cite this article:
Sachin Jadhav, Ravindra Pathre, L V Shinde, Yogesh Kayande, Monika Rathod "Diversity of micro-moths in Chatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 505-511
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