An exploratory investigation was conducted on the dragonfly species in Babuzai, a tehsil located in the scenic Swat district of Pakistan, known for its tourism. The study was conducted from April 2021 to June 2022, during two time intervals: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Specimens were collected from different parts of the region, including Odigram, Rahim Abad, Qambar, Gulkada, Islampur, Mingora, Banr, Kokarai, Manglawar, Tindodag, Bishbanh, Saidu Sharif, Dangram, a Marghuzar, Sangar, and Jambil. A total of 18 species belonging to two families were identified. The Libellulidae family was the most diverse, accounting for 94% of the species, while the Ashenidae family was represented by just one species, making up 6% of the total. 4 species—Orthetrum iuzonicum, Sympetrum commixtum, Sympetrum fonscolombii, and Palpopleura sexmaculata—were recorded for the first time in the district of Swat. This study increases the understanding of the Odonata species in the district and provides important insights for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management efforts in the region.
