2013•Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)Open access
Species diversity of Odonata in selected areas of Buru-un, Iligan City and Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines
Khary T. Aspacio, Cherry Mae M. Yuto, Olga Macas Nuñeza, Reagan Joseph T. Villanueva
Open full text 3 citations
Abstract
Odonata is known to be sensitive to structural habitat quality and is a valuable tool to evaluate landscape degradation. This study determined the species diversity of Odonata in Buru-un, Iligan City and Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. Eight sites were assessed on August 27-31, 2012 and on October 26-30, 2012 for a total of 98 man-hours. Sweep nets were used for collection. Twenty six species were identified from all sampling sites. Lake Babuyan (Site 4) and Kalilangan Spring (Site 5) had the highest species richness. Trithemis aurora, an oriental species, was the most abundant species. Moderate species diversity was recorded with low endemism (35%).
Open-access reader