Preliminary checklist of lepidoptera and odonata at UPSI adventure park fragmented forest

Lepidoptera and Odonata plays vital roles in pollination, nutrient cycling and serving as bio-indicators of environmental health. This study aimed to determine the species composition of Lepidoptera and Odonata at UPSI Adventure Park (UAP) fragmented forest. Field surveys were conducted using transect and sweep netting technique. Species identification was carried out by using standard identification keys and reference collections. A total of seven species of Lepidoptera, belonging to four families (Nymphalidae, Pieridae, Tineidae and Papilionidae) were recorded. Meanwhile for Odonata, three species belonging to two families (Libellulidae and Calopterygidae) were identified. This study demonstrated the first checklist of Lepidoptera and Odonata of UAP fragmented forest. It is recommended that future research incorporate long-term monitoring and habitat quality assessments, along with molecular tools for species identification.