2024 Vol. 30 No.1 PP 140-146
https://doi.org/10.33451/florafauna.v30i1pp140-146
On an account of diversity of Aquatic and Semi Aquatic bugs from lower basin of Mundeswari river, West Bengal, India
Susmita Khanra and *Swetapadma Dash
Zoological Survey of India,
M-Block, New Alipore,
KOLKATA-700053 (WB), INDIA
*Corresponding Author :
E-mail:oasisnainital@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
The Mundeswari River, situated in West Bengal, serves as a tributary to the Damodar River. Its’ water plays a crucial role
in both domestic and agricultural activities. However, during the monsoon season, the river poses a threat by causing floods in
the Hooghly, Howrah, and East Medinipur districts. The Mundeswari River becomes a mixed blessing for the nearby villages.
This study delves into the rich diversity of aquatic and semi-aquatic bugs in the lower basin of the Mundeswari River. The
faunistic investigation reveals the presence of 14 species across 9 genera and 6 families, all of which are documented for the
first time in this river.
KEY WORDS : Aquatic, Diversity, Hemiptera, Mundeswari, Nepomorpha, Taxonomy.