The moths (Insecta: Lepidoptera) of Goa University Campus, Goa.
Citation
Gurule S (2024). The moths (Insecta: Lepidoptera) of Goa University Campus, Goa.. Version 1.89. Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj's K.R.T. Arts, B.H. Commerce and A.M. Science (K.T.H.M.) College, Nashik. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/rx56b7 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-11.Description
The diversity of moths in the Goa University campus has been reported based on a brief survey undertaken during 28 September 2018 to 18 October 2018. A total of 200 species belonging to 23 families and 13 super families is presented.Sampling Description
Study Extent
Moth species encountered in the study area are Photographed during 28 September 2018 to 18 October 2018.Sampling
Moth species are photographed using mobile and DSLR camera.Method steps
- Recorded field observation. Prepared Photographic catalogue. Identified at specific level. Prepared inventory for observed data of moth species in given study area.
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
Goa is small state located in the Konkan region on the southwestern coast of India. It is bounded on the west by the Arabian Sea, to the north by Maharashtra and to the east and south by Karnataka. Within Goa, the Goa University is located on the Taleigoa plateau and has a total campus area of about 173 hectors. The study area lies at 15.45445 (Latitude) and 73.83695 (Longitude) degree decimal at an elevation of 49m. The study area comprises the University guest house and UGC-HRDC building premises located on the southern part of the campus near Cacra village. The surrounding area has dense herbaceous vegetation dominating over trees, shrubs and climbers.
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Sachin Guruleoriginator
position: Assistant Professor
Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj's K.R.T. Arts, B.H. Commerce and A.M. Science (K.T.H.M.) College, Nashik
MVP's KRT Arts, BH Commerce, and AM Science ( KTHM) College, Gangapur Road, Shivaji Nagar, Nashik.
Nashik
422002
Maharashtra
IN
Telephone: 09764215025
email: sachin.gurule@yahoo.com
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Sachin Gurule
author
position: Assistant Professor
Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj's K.R.T. Arts, B.H. Commerce and A.M. Science (K.T.H.M.) College, Nashik
MVP's KRT Arts, BH Commerce, and AM Science ( KTHM) College, Gangapur Road, Shivaji Nagar, Nashik.
Nashik
422002
Maharashtra
IN
Telephone: 09764215025
email: sachin.gurule@yahoo.com
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9309-8099
Sachin Gurule
administrative point of contact
position: Assistant Professor
Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj's K.R.T. Arts, B.H. Commerce and A.M. Science (K.T.H.M.) College, Nashik
MVP's KRT Arts, BH Commerce, and AM Science ( KTHM) College, Gangapur Road, Shivaji Nagar, Nashik.
Nashik
422002
Maharashtra
IN
Telephone: 09764215025
email: sachin.gurule@yahoo.com
userId: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9309-8099
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