• Dr. Anchal Sharma
• Dr. Suresh Kumar Jat

The study on the diversity of butterflies was conducted in the vicinity of Mukundra Hill Tiger Reserve (MHTR). Over the course of the study, a comprehensive survey documented a total of 41 butterfly species spanning four taxonomic families. Notably, five of these species are afforded protection under various schedules of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The family Nymphalidae emerged as the most dominant, encompassing 17 species, followed by Pieridae (14 species), Lycaenidae (06 species), and Papilionidae (04 species). Diversity metrics reveal that Nymphalidae exhibited the highest richness, characterized by a Shannon–Wiener Diversity Index (H′) of 2.6904 and a Pielou’s Evenness Index (J) of 0.9496. In contrast, Papilionidae displayed the lowest diversity, with a Shannon–Wiener Diversity Index (H′) of 1.3226 and a Pielou’s Evenness Index (J) of 0.9541. These metrics underscore the varied ecological roles and population dynamics within the surveyed butterfly families. The findings underscore MHTR's role as a habitat supporting notable butterfly diversity, although the current documentation remains incomplete. Of particular concern are the five identified threatened species, which benefit from legal protection under existing conservation frameworks. Hence, there exists an urgent imperative for further comprehensive research initiatives aimed at bolstering the conservation and sustainable management strategies for butterfly populations in this region.

"Exploring Butterfly Species Diversity and Richness around Mukundra Hill Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 9, page no.f479-f490, September-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2409586.pdf

"Exploring Butterfly Species Diversity and Richness around Mukundra Hill Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 9, page no. ppf479-f490, September-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2409586.pdf