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Singapore Journal of Scientific Research

Year: 2021 | Volume: 11 | Issue: 1 | Page No.: 59-66
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Abaynew J.J.

Abaynew J.J.

G. Emana

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Diversity of Butterflies with Respect to Habitat Types at Menagesha-Suba State Forest, Central Ethiopia

Abaynew J.J. Abaynew J.J.'s LiveDNA and G. Emana
Background and Objective: Butterflies are one of the largest and most important species components of biodiversity, which can be indicators of disturbance in any area. This study carried out with the objective to examine diversity of butterflies across habitats at Menagesha-Suba state forest from July, 2012 to June, 2014. Materials and Methods: It was investigated by the use of sweep nets along transects in three types of habitats i.e., grassland, natural forest and artificial forest. Samples were taken from one of the quadrant of each transect line in each habitat every month. Morphological characteristics were used to identify species. Data were analysed using diversity indexes such as Shannon-Wiener diversity, Simpson's index, Margalef’s index, Pielou’s evenness index and Sorensen’s similarity index. Results: The natural forest had the greatest, while the artificial forest had the lowest species and individual. Shannon-Wiener diversity index, Simpson’s diversity index as well as Margalef’s richness index indicated that the natural forest had highest diversity while the artificial forest had the lowest diversity. Family Nymphalidae was the most dominant. The highest similarity of species was observed between grassland and natural forest habitats. Conclusion: By protecting the vegetation and water resources of the area, varied sub habitats of Menagesha-Suba state forest can supports good diversity of butterflies.
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Abaynew J.J. and G. Emana, 2021. Diversity of Butterflies with Respect to Habitat Types at Menagesha-Suba State Forest, Central Ethiopia. Singapore Journal of Scientific Research, 11: 59-66.

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