Study of Larval Stages of Brachythemis contaminata

Abstract

The order Odonata is one of the most widely studied groups among insects from the oriental region. They colonize in both stagnant and running water bodies of wide water quality. Identification key with figures on larval stages, using their coloration as distinguishing characters are largely missing. The current work attempts to provide an identification key to aquatic larvae of Brachythemis contaminata with colour illustrations. The specimens were collected from different parts on Indore (Madhya Pradesh). Larval stages of B. contaminate takes only 10 instar stages.