Insects in Sri Lanka
Types of Insects
Insects come in all shapes and sizes—there are millions of different species found all
across the globe. Most of them come from one of seven main groups: beetles, bees and
their relatives, bugs, flies, butterflies, crickets, and dragonflies.
Is Insects Harmful
As we know, a minority of insects are considered pests because they are harmful to humans or other animals. One reason insects can be harmful is because some can sting, bite, or even spread disease. Bees and wasps can sting, and for those who are allergic, these stings can be deadly.
Studied Insects
One of the most Diverse animal groups in SL. But unfortunately one of the least studied groups,Only a handful of orders have been studied extensively :Butterflies,Bees,Dragonflies,Ants,Aphids,Dung Beetles are some groups that
have been studied recently
Butterflies in Sri Lanka
Butterflies in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is home to 245 species of butterflies with 23 of these being endemic to the island. Of the 245 species, 76, are listed as threatened nationally, while Ceylon Rose is designated as critically endangered
Where We Can Found
The majority of species are found in the foothills (up to 3,000 feet (910 m) elevation). A much smaller number of species are found above 4,000 feet (1,200 m), while 20 species of butterfly are restricted to the low lying dry zone (below 500 feet (150 m) elevation).
Butterflies Seasons
Snakes in Sri Lanka
Venomous Snakes
Russell’s viper and saw scaled viper are true vipers found in Sri Lanka. Russell’s viper bites have resulted in the most number of fatal envenoming incidents in Sri Lanka.
Types of Snakes
Snakes dwell in – house section of the Reptilian. Russell’sviper, Sri Lankan Cobra (Naja naja), Common Krait , Ceylon Krait and Hump Nosed Viper are found in the zoo out of the seven species of highly poisonous snakes in Sri Lanka.
Attractive Snakes
Green Pit Viper (Trimeresurus trigonocephalus) is a moderately venomous snake endemic to Sri Lanka. It is one of the most colourful and attractive snakes in Sri Lanka.