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Browsing Department of Zoology by Author "Wijeweera, W.P.S.N."

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Avifaunal changes 2002–2021 in Kirala Kele Wildlife Sanctuary, Sri Lanka.

Saranga, B.G.P.T.; Jackson, J.L.; Wijeweera, W.P.S.N.; Kannan, R. (Indian Birds Monograph, 2022-04-06)

Between May 2018 and May 2021, we conducted 194 field visits surveying birds in Kirala Kele Wildlife Sanctuary, Southern Province, Sri Lanka (5.979ºN, 80.513ºE; Fig. 1). Here, we present possible avifaunal changes between ...
Determination of the distribution of Calotropis gigantea (L.) in Sri Lanka using MaxEnt modelling technique

Wijeweera, W.P.S.N.; Senaratne, K.A.D.W.; Dhileepan, K.; De Silva, M.P.K.S.K (Ruhuna Journal of Science, 2021-12-21)

Calotropis gigantea is a drought-resistant, salt-tolerant, native plant in Sri Lanka with ayurvedic medicinal values. The plant is used for fiber, fodder and fuel, as well as a fertilizer. Despite its benefits, C. gigantea ...
Distribution, development biology and behavior of Dacus persicus associated with Calotropis gigantea in Sri Lanka

Wijeweera, W.P.S.N.; Senaratne, K.A.D.W.; Dhileepan, K. (Ceylon Journal of Science, 2021-07-27)

Calotropis gigantea (Crown flower, Giant milkweed or Wara) is a native medicinal plant in Sri Lanka. It is recorded as an invasive plant in Australia, Brazil, USA, etc. Dacus persicus is recorded as a highly destructive ...
Insect diversity on Calotropis gigantea (L.) in Sri Lanka

Wijeweera, W.P.S.N.; Senaratne, K.A.D.W.; Dhileepan, K.; De Silva, M.P.K.S.K. (Ceylon Journal of Science, 2022-04-02)

Calotropis gigantea is a drought-resistant and salt-tolerant medicinal plant native to Sri Lanka. Although C. gigantea is widely distributed in Sri Lanka, information on insects associated with the plant is less understood. ...
The population trends and distribution of White Browed Fantail (Rhipidura aureola) in Sri Lanka

Saranga, B.G.P.T.; Wijeweera, W.P.S.N. (Rajarata University Journal, 2022-06)

White Browed Fantail (WBF) is a small bird with a characteristic fan-like tail. They inhabit both wet and dry zones of Sri Lanka covering coastal and inland regions. However, there are no studies related to its distribution ...
Studies on the fruit feeding weevil, Paramecops farinosa (Coleoptera Curculionidae) in Sri Lanka as a prospective weed biological control agent of the invasive weed, Calotropis spp.

Wijeweera, W.P.S.N.; Senaratne, K.A.D.W.; Dhileepan, K. (Journal of Biological Control, 2020-12-29)

Calotropis gigantea is a large shrub or a small tree native to Sri Lanka with an Ayurvedic medicinal value. The plant is considered as an invasive weed in countries where it has been introduced. Paramecops farinosa Schoenherr ...
Temporal variation of phytophagous insects of Calotropis gigantea (L.) in Southern Province of Sri Lanka

Wijeweera, W.P.S.N.; De Silva, M.P.K.S.K; Dhileepan, K.; Senaratne, K.A.D.W (Rajarata University Journal, 2022-06)

Calotropis gigantea is a native plant to Sri Lanka having an ayurvedic medicinal value. People use the plant to gain fodder, fiber, and fertilizer. Despite its benefits, the plant is considered as an invasive species in ...
An update on the status and distribution of the Knob-billed Duck Sarkidiornis melanotos in Sri Lanka with notes on its behaviour.

Saranga, B.G.P.T.; Wijeweera, W.P.S.N.; Kannan, R. (Indian Birds Monograph, 2022-04-06)

he Knob-billed Duck or African Comb Duck Sarkidiornis melanotos was formally described to science from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) by Pennant (1769: 12). It disappeared and was believed to be extinct from the island by the ...

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