New Delhi: Two new species of dragonfly and damselfly have been recorded in Delhi for the first time during a three-day survey conducted across seven biodiversity parks.
The annual survey, conducted from Sept 17 to 19 at DDA’s seven biodiversity parks, recorded the highest number of species (23) of these flies at Yamuna biodiversity park, up from 21 each in 2023, 2024 and 2025. At Aravali biodiversity park, 16 species were reported, the same number as in previous years. However, Kamla Nehru Ridge saw a decline in the number of species from 26 in 2025 to 22 this year. Similarly, the number of species decreased from 14 last year at Tughlaqabad biodiversity park to 12 this year. At Kalindi biodiversity park, the number of species fell to 15 this time, as against 20 last year. Neela Hauz biodiversity park and Tilpath Valley biodiversity park recorded 13 and four species, respectively, in 2026, compared with 15 and six in 2025, respectively. “India is home to around 600 species in this order, which includes dragonflies and the slender damselflies.
To monitor and document these ancient flying creatures, annual surveys are undertaken by scientists, researchers and students,” said Aisha Sultana, biodiversity expert. Dragonflies and damselflies are an ancient order of insects known as odonata. Fifty-one species of these insects are known in Delhi and the majority of them are found in DDA’s seven Biodiversity Parks. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in Delhi