Biodiversity and Seasonal Abundance of Dragonflies (Order: Odonata) in the Urban Areas of Makassar City and Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Analysis identifies dragonfly biodiversity and abundance across urban freshwater habitats, suggesting environmental sensitivity.

The study revealed a diversity of 12 dragonfly species across urban habitats, with specific species more abundant.
In the dry season, the Shannon-Wiener diversity index value was H' = 1.39, increasing to H' = 1.72 in the rainy season.
Data collection utilized the Visual Encounter Survey method, assessing both running and stagnant water habitats in detail.
This research highlights the relationship between dragonfly abundance and both vegetation and abiotic factors in urban settings.

Mooduto et al. (2025) studied this question.

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