An overview of the dragonfly fauna within the heart of Borneo (hob) in Sabah. In: Brunei HoB Conference. (2015)
Abstract
Dragonflies are among the insect groups that were documented during the HoB biodiversity documentation in Sabah, organized by the Sabah Forestry Department. There are over 300 species in Borneo and many are confined to this island only. They are beneficial to humans as they are carnivorous, preying on mosquitoes and gnats which are pests to humans. They themselves are a source of food for other animals. Dragonflies are also used as a tool in biodiversity monitoring in wetlands and riverine areas. Scientifically, dragonflies are divided into two groups, namely true dragonfly (Anisoptera) and damselfly (Zygoptera). The latter is delicate and slender, with its wings held closed over the abdomen when at rest. This paper focuses on dragonfly diversity research and documentation under the Heart of Borneo (HoB) Sabah Initiative. The state government, through the Sabah Forestry Department, has been committed to the HoB initiative and has designated about 39,000 km2 of the state’s landmass, mainly comprising the important inland and highland forest ecosystems, as part of this initiative. Biodiversity documentation and research on insects within the selected forest reserves are part of the department’s contribution for this programme. The dragonfly data and species documentation (endemic, rare and interesting species) procured from the scientific expeditions serve as baseline information to promote, support and enhance conservation efforts and sustainable forest management. Specifically, the dragonfly data are used as part of the insect diversity data in formulation of forest management plan of the selected forest reserves, together with information from other wildlife and plant data. The paper will also highlight some of the issues that affect the dragonfly fauna in Sabah.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Lecture) |
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| Keywords: | Insects diversity, Dragonfly |
| Taxonomy: | By Subject > Applied Sciences > Biology By Subject > Applied Sciences > Environmental Technology |
| Local Content Hub: | Subjects > Applied Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Haryati Ramlee |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Jun 2021 19:38 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Jun 2021 19:38 |
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