Occurrence of Tiger Beetles (Cicindelidae : Coleoptera) in Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand

Tiger beetles (Cicindelidae) are proposed as a good indicator group for identifying area for biodiversity monitoring. The present study documenting twelve species of Tiger beetles in five different habitat types in Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary of Rajaji National Park. Riverine habitat was found to be appropriate habitat for eight Tiger beetle species.