The Bioscan, 4(4): 683-688, 2009
An International Quarterly Journal of Life Sciences
web site: www.thebioscan.in 

J. S. TARA AND MOHD FEROZ*
Department of Zoology, Division Entomology, 
University of Jammu, Jammu (Tawi) - 180 006, J and K, INDIA
E-mail: feroz.ento@gmail.com

KEY WORDS
Kargil
High altitude
Cold desert
Diversity
Coleoptera



Received on: 25.06.2009

Accepted on: 12.10.2009



*Corresponding
 Author

ABSTRACT

High altitude region (Cold Desert) of Himalaya comprises twin districts of Kargil and Leh. Kargil district ranges from an altitude of 2704 m – 7135 m above sea level was studied during the year 2007-08 to report the diversity of insect fauna of family Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) from three different altitudes viz; low, medium and high of the area. Five Coccinellid species viz; Adalia sp., Hippodamia variegata., Coccinela sp., Coelophora sp. and Halyzia sp. were recorded during the survey. Further studies with regard to their diagnostic features are also incorporated in this communication.