Publications

Insect vectors of human viral diseases: Can they transmit COVID-19?

Journal Articles
C.D. Dangalle
Sri Lankan Journal of Biology, Volume 6, Issue 1, Pages 3-14
Publication year: 2021

Deep learning approach to classify Tiger beetles of Sri Lanka

Journal Articles
D.L. Abeywardhana, C.D. Dangalle, A. Nugaliyadde, Y. Mallawarachchi
Ecological Informatics
Publication year: 2021

Arboreal tiger beetles recorded from lowland crop cultivations in Sri Lanka

Journal Articles
D.L. Abeywardhana, C.D. Dangalle, Y.W. Mallawarachchi
The Journal of Agricultural Sciences - Sri Lanka, Volume 16, Issue 1, Pages 135-142
Publication year: 2021

The effects of incident microclimatic and soil parameters on the population sizes of selected tiger beetle species in Sri Lanka

Journal Articles
A. Thotagamuwa, E. Lokupitiya, R.S. Lokupitiya, C.D. Dangalle, N. Pallewatta, K.S. Dayananda
International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, Volume 40, Pages 71-79
Publication year: 2020

Diversity of butterflies in different habitat types of Seethawaka wet zone botanic gardens and Indikadamukalana forest reserve of Sri Lanka

Journal Articles
M.U.H. Peiris, C.D. Dangalle, N. Pallewatta, S. Wijesundara
Ceylon Journal of Science, Volume 49, Issue 1, Pages 49-59
Publication year: 2020

Cicindelinae of Sri Lanka: New record of the arboreal tiger beetle Tricondyla gounellei Horn, 1900

Journal Articles
D.L. Abeywardhana, C.D. Dangalle, Y.W. Mallawarachchi
Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, Volume 48, Issue 2, Pages 213-216
Publication year: 2020

The effect of releasing bat guano on water quality in the Halwinne stream; A pilot study

Research Communications
P.P.D. Perera, W.B. Yapa, C.D. Dangalle, P.M. Manage
Asia-Pacific Conference 2019 Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation
Publication year: 2019

Genetic divergence of two Axis species found in Sri Lanka revealed by two mitochondrial gene regions

Research Communications
D.R. Herath, H.A.C.C. Perera, C.D. Dangalle, G.H.C.M. Hettiarachchi
Proceedings of the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) Scientific Sessions 2019, Page 23
Publication year: 2019

Automated identification of Coleoptera, Cicindelinae in Sri Lanka by machine learning.

Research Communications
D.L. Abeywardhana, C.D. Dangalle, Y.W. Mallawarachchi
Proceedings of the Asia-Pacific Conference 2019 Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation, Page 75
Publication year: 2019

The forgotten tigers: the arboreal tiger beetles of Sri Lanka

Journal Articles
Dangalle C.D.
Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, Volume 46, Issue 3, Pages 241-252.
Publication year: 2018

Dangalle C.D. The forgotten tigers: the arboreal tiger beetles of Sri Lanka. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka 46(3): 241-252.

Record of Derocrania agnes (Coleoptera, Cicindelinae) an arboreal tiger beetle from selected agro-ecosystems of Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Abeywardhana D.L., Dangalle C.D. and Mallawarachchi Y.W.
Proceedings of the 74th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. pp. 131
Publication year: 2018

Abeywardhana D.L., Dangalle C.D. and Mallawarachchi Y.W. 2018. Record of Derocrania agnes (Coleoptera, Cicindelinae) an arboreal tiger beetle from selected agro-ecosystems of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 74th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. pp. 131.

Preliminary survey of the invertebrate fauna in “Wavul-Galge”, A natural cave of Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Perera A.L.A.N.N., Dangalle C.D. and Yapa W.B.
Proceedings of the 74th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. pp. 51
Publication year: 2018

Perera A.L.A.N.N., Dangalle C.D. and Yapa W.B. 2018. Preliminary survey of the invertebrate fauna in “Wavul-Galge”, A natural cave of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 74th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. pp. 51.

Assessment of capture efficiency of different sampling techniques in sampling dry cave fauna in Sri Lanka

Research Communications
erera A.L.A.N.N., Dangalle C.D. and Yapa W.B.
Proceedings of the 38th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology. pp. 33
Publication year: 2018

Perera A.L.A.N.N., Dangalle C.D. and Yapa W.B. 2018. Assessment of capture efficiency of different sampling techniques in sampling dry cave fauna in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 38th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology. pp. 33.

A single stock of Euthynnus affinis (kawakawa) around the coast of Sri Lanka revealed by molecular analysis

Research Communications
Herath D.R., Perera H.A.C.C., Dangalle C.D. and Hettiarachchi G.H.C.M.
Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo. pp. 223
Publication year: 2018

Herath D.R., Perera H.A.C.C., Dangalle C.D. and Hettiarachchi G.H.C.M. 2018. A single stock of Euthynnus affinis (kawakawa) around the coast of Sri Lanka revealed by molecular analysis. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo. pp. 223.

A preliminary study on morphometric variations in three butterfly families of Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Gunathunga R.M.P.B., Perera P.P.D., Wijerathne W.C.M.K., Wanniarachchi W.A.R.I., Cooray M.A.D. and Dangalle C.D.
Proceedings of the 74th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. pp. 52
Publication year: 2018

Gunathunga R.M.P.B., Perera P.P.D., Wijerathne W.C.M.K., Wanniarachchi W.A.R.I., Cooray M.A.D. and Dangalle C.D. 2018. A preliminary study on morphometric variations in three butterfly families of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 74th Annual Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. pp. 52.

Selection of a support vector machine for the development of an artificial neural network for the identification of tiger beetles (Coleoptera, Cicindelinae) of Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Abeywardhana D.L., Mallawarachchi Y.W., Dangalle C.D. and Thotagamuwa A.
Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium 2017 of the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 267
Publication year: 2017

Abeywardhana D.L., Mallawarachchi Y.W., Dangalle C.D. and Thotagamuwa A. 2017. Selection of a support vector machine for the development of an artificial neural network for the identification of tiger beetles (Coleoptera, Cicindelinae) of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium 2017 of the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 267.

New distributional record of Cylindera (Oligoma) paradoxa (W. Horn, 1892) (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) in Ratnapura district, Sri Lanka

Journal Articles
Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C., Lokupitiya E., Pallewatta N. and Wijerathne T.
Checklist, Volume 13, Issue 3, Pages 2127: 1-3.
Publication year: 2017

Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C., Lokupitiya E., Pallewatta N. and Wijerathne T. 2017. New distributional record of Cylindera (Oligoma) paradoxa (W. Horn, 1892) (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) in Ratnapura district, Sri Lanka. Checklist 13(3):2127: 1-3.

Insect assemblages of Annona glabra L.; An invasive plant species in selected habitats of the wet zone

Research Communications
Liyanagamage M., Pallewatta N., Dangalle C. and Wijesundara S.
Proceedings of the 37th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology. pp. 48
Publication year: 2017

Liyanagamage M., Pallewatta N., Dangalle C. and Wijesundara S. 2017. Insect assemblages of Annona glabra L.; An invasive plant species in selected habitats of the wet zone. Proceedings of the 37th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology. pp. 48.

Influence of environmental factors on population distribution of three commonly occurring species of tiger beetles (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) in Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Thotagamuwa A., Lokupitiya E., Dangalle C.D. and Pallewatta N.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2017), The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM). pp. 42
Publication year: 2017

 

Thotagamuwa A., Lokupitiya E., Dangalle C.D. and Pallewatta N. 2017. Influence of environmental factors on population distribution of three commonly occurring species of tiger beetles (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2017), The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM). pp. 42.

Importance of a botanical garden within Sri Lanka’s biodiversity hotspot: Butterfly species diversity, abundance and role in conservation

Research Communications
Peiris U.H., Pallewatta N., Dangalle C.D. and Wijesundara S.
Student Conference on Conservation Science, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India
Publication year: 2017

Peiris U.H., Pallewatta N., Dangalle C.D. and Wijesundara S. 2017. Importance of a botanical garden within Sri Lanka’s biodiversity hotspot: Butterfly species diversity, abundance and role in conservation. Student Conference on Conservation Science, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India.

Historical and current records on the tiger beetle, Calomera angulata, Fabricius of Sri Lanka

Journal Articles
Dangalle C.D., Dangalle N.K. and Pallewatta N.
Journal of Biology and Nature, Volume 7, Issue 2, Pages 91-99
Publication year: 2017

Dangalle C.D., Dangalle N.K. and Pallewatta N. 2017. Historical and current records on the tiger beetle, Calomera angulata, Fabricius of Sri Lanka. Journal of Biology and Nature 7(2): 91-99.

Butterfly assemblages in two different habitats in lowland wet zone, Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Peiris M.U.H., Pallewatta N., Dangalle C.D. and Wijesundara S.
Proceedings of the 22nd International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2017 of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. pp. 20
Publication year: 2017

Peiris M.U.H., Pallewatta N., Dangalle C.D. and Wijesundara S. 2017. Butterfly assemblages in two different habitats in lowland wet zone, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 22nd International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2017 of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. pp. 20.

Tiger beetles (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) of Sri Lanka’s coastal zone: present distribution and diversity

Journal Articles
Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E.
Sri Lanka Journal of Marine Environmental Sciences, Volume 1, Pages 33-43
Publication year: 2016

Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E. 2016. Tiger beetles (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) of Sri Lanka’s coastal zone: present distribution and diversity. Sri Lanka Journal of Marine Environmental Sciences 1: 33-43.

Selection of tiger beetle species as potential bioindicator organisms for coastal ecosystems of Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E.
Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 295
Publication year: 2016

Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E. 2016. Selection of tiger beetle species as potential bioindicator organisms for coastal ecosystems of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 295.

Lethal and sub-lethal effects on the Asian common toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus from exposure to hexavalent chromium

Journal Articles
Fernando V.A.K., Weerasena J., Lakraj G.P., Perera I.C., Dangalle C.D., Handunnetti S., Premawansa S. and Wijesinghe M.R.
Aquatic Toxicology, Volume 177, Pages 98-105
Publication year: 2016

Fernando V.A.K., Weerasena J., Lakraj G.P., Perera I.C., Dangalle C.D., Handunnetti S., Premawansa S. and Wijesinghe M.R. 2016. Lethal and sub-lethal effects on the Asian common toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus from exposure to hexavalent chromium. Aquatic Toxicology 177: 98-105.

Hexavalent chromium induced superoxide production in the earthworm (Eudrilus eugeniae) and Asian common toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) in vitro

Research Communications
Fernando V.A.K., Handunnetti S., Perera I.C., Dangalle C.D., Premawansa S. and Wijesinghe M.R.
Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 263
Publication year: 2016

Fernando V.A.K., Handunnetti S., Perera I.C., Dangalle C.D., Premawansa S. and Wijesinghe M.R. 2016. Hexavalent chromium induced superoxide production in the earthworm (Eudrilus eugeniae) and Asian common toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) in vitro. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 263.

Hexavalent chromium induced histopathological effects in Labeo dussumieri (Malabar Labeo), a food fish species in Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Fernando V.A.K., Perera I.C., Dangalle C.D., Premawansa S. and Wijesinghe M.R.
Proceedings of the 36th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. pp. 60
Publication year: 2016

Fernando V.A.K., Perera I.C., Dangalle C.D., Premawansa S. and Wijesinghe M.R. 2016. Hexavalent chromium induced histopathological effects in Labeo dussumieri (Malabar Labeo), a food fish species in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 36th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. pp. 60.

Habitat and dung preferences of scarab beetles of the family Scarabaeinae: a case study in a tropical monsoon forest in Sri Lanka

Journal Articles
Hewavithana D.K., Wijesinghe M.R., Dangalle C.D. and Dharmarathne H.A.S.G.
International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, Volume 36, Issue 2, Pages 97-105
Publication year: 2016

Hewavithana D.K., Wijesinghe M.R., Dangalle C.D. and Dharmarathne H.A.S.G. 2016. Habitat and dung preferences of scarab beetles of the family Scarabaeinae: a case study in a tropical monsoon forest in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 36(2): 97-105.

Found after 107 years: Rediscovery of an endemic tiger beetle Jansenia laeticolor W. Horn (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) in Sri Lanka

Journal Articles
Thotagamuwa A., Sumanapala A., Dangalle C., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E.
Cicindela, Volume 48, Issue (3-4), Pages 77-83
Publication year: 2016

Thotagamuwa A., Sumanapala A., Dangalle C., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E. 2016. Found after 107 years: Rediscovery of an endemic tiger beetle Jansenia laeticolor W. Horn (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) in Sri Lanka. Cicindela 48(3-4): 77-83.

Comparison of tiger beetle (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) diversity in four protected areas in different climatic zones of Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N., Lokupitiya E., Sumanapala A. and Ranasinghe R.H.T.
Proceedings of the International Research Sessions of the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. pp. 330
Publication year: 2016

Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N., Lokupitiya E., Sumanapala A. and Ranasinghe R.H.T. 2016. Comparison of tiger beetle (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) diversity in four protected areas in different climatic zones of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Research Sessions of the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. pp. 330.

A preliminary survey of the occurrence of tiger beetle species (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) in the Jaffna Peninsula of Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Thotagamuwa A., Wijerathna T., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E.
Proceedings of the 36th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. pp. 50
Publication year: 2016

Thotagamuwa A., Wijerathna T., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E. 2016. A preliminary survey of the occurrence of tiger beetle species (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) in the Jaffna Peninsula of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 36th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. pp. 50.

Tiger beetles of Sri Lanka’s coastal zone: Distributional changes and habitat preferences

Research Communications
Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E.
Proceedings of the Second National Symposium on Marine Environment, Marine Environment Protection Authority, Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 16-17
Publication year: 2015

Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E. 2015. Tiger beetles of Sri Lanka’s coastal zone: Distributional changes and habitat preferences. Proceedings of the Second National Symposium on Marine Environment, Marine Environment Protection Authority, Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 16-17.

The diversity of true dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in large mammal dung within the Wasgomuwa National Park, Sri Lanka

Journal Articles
Hewavithana D.K., Wijesinghe M.R., Dangalle C., Lekamge D. and de Alwis C.
Taprobanica, Volume 7, Issue 4, Pages 219-223
Publication year: 2015

Hewavithana D.K., Wijesinghe M.R., Dangalle C., Lekamge D. and de Alwis C. 2015. The diversity of true dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in large mammal dung within the Wasgomuwa National Park, Sri Lanka. Taprobanica 7(4): 219-223.

Preliminary investigation and development of a wetland park at Kolonnawa marshland

Research Communications
De Silva S., Silva C., Gurusinghe P., Amaratunga L., Ranasinghe H., Wijeratne D., Jayasekara H.R., Madushan R., Nanayakkara C., Wickramasinghe D. and Dangalle C. D.
Proceedings of the Symposium on Research and Group Activities by Undergraduate Students with Industry Participation pp. 9-10
Publication year: 2015

De Silva S., Silva C., Gurusinghe P., Amaratunga L., Ranasinghe H., Wijeratne D., Jayasekara H.R., Madushan R., Nanayakkara C., Wickramasinghe D. and Dangalle C. D. 2015. Preliminary investigation and development of a wetland park at Kolonnawa marshland. Proceedings of the Symposium on Research and Group Activities by Undergraduate Students with Industry Participation pp. 9-10.

New records of an endemic tiger beetle species, Cylindera (Ifasina) waterhousei (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) from Kalutara District, Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E.
Proceedings of the Twentieth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka. pp. 130
Publication year: 2015

Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E. 2015. New records of an endemic tiger beetle species, Cylindera (Ifasina) waterhousei (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) from Kalutara District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Twentieth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka. pp. 130.

Historical and current records of Cylindera (Ifasina) labioaenea Horn, 1892 (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) in Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E.
Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 109
Publication year: 2015

Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E. 2015. Historical and current records of Cylindera (Ifasina) labioaenea Horn, 1892 (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp. 109.

Histological alterations in the body wall of the tropical earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae exposed to hexavalent chromium

Journal Articles
Fernando V.K., Perera I.C., Dangalle C.D., Premawansa S. and Wijesinghe M.R.
Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Volume 94, Issue 6, Pages 744-748
Publication year: 2015

Fernando V.K., Perera I.C., Dangalle C.D., Premawansa S. and Wijesinghe M.R. 2015. Histological alterations in the body wall of the tropical earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae exposed to hexavalent chromium. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 94(6): 744-748.

Haematological changes and DNA damage elicited by hexavalent Cr toxicity in the Asian common toad, Duttaphrynus melanostictus.

Research Communications
ernando V.A.K., Dangalle C.D., Perera I.C., Weerasena O.V.D.S.J., Premawansa S., Handunnetti S. and Wijesinghe M.R.
Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo. pp. 25
Publication year: 2015

Fernando V.A.K., Dangalle C.D., Perera I.C., Weerasena O.V.D.S.J., Premawansa S., Handunnetti S. and Wijesinghe M.R. 2015. Haematological changes and DNA damage elicited by hexavalent Cr toxicity in the Asian common toad, Duttaphrynus melanostictus. Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo. pp. 25.

Genotoxic effects of hexavalent chromium on Labeo dussumieri, a food fish in Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Fernando V.A.K., Dangalle C.D., Perera I.C., Weerasena O.V.D.S.J., Premawansa S., Handunnetti S. and Wijesinghe M.R.
Journal of Clinical Toxicology, 4th Global Summit on Toxicology, Philadelphia, USA
Publication year: 2015

Fernando V.A.K., Dangalle C.D., Perera I.C., Weerasena O.V.D.S.J., Premawansa S., Handunnetti S. and Wijesinghe M.R. 2015. Genotoxic effects of hexavalent chromium on Labeo dussumieri, a food fish in Sri Lanka. Journal of Clinical Toxicology, 4th Global Summit on Toxicology, Philadelphia, USA.

Designing and creating of the butterfly garden in the bio-diversity study park in Thalawathugoda

Research Communications
Chiranjaya J.A.D.P., Karunathilake W.S.D., Dissanayake J.A., Ranasinghe D.C.K., Weerage A.V., Walisundara W.M.C.M., Rajawickrama L.V.B.I.V.S., Deepal P.S.S., Gunasekara P.S.A.R., Wickramasinghe D., Dangalle C. and Nanayakkara C.
Proceedings of the Symposium on Research and Group Activities by Undergraduate Students with Industry Participation pp. 6
Publication year: 2015

Chiranjaya J.A.D.P., Karunathilake W.S.D., Dissanayake J.A., Ranasinghe D.C.K., Weerage A.V., Walisundara W.M.C.M., Rajawickrama L.V.B.I.V.S., Deepal P.S.S., Gunasekara P.S.A.R., Wickramasinghe D., Dangalle C. and Nanayakkara C. 2015. Designing and creating of the butterfly garden in the bio-diversity study park in Thalawathugoda. Proceedings of the Symposium on Research and Group Activities by Undergraduate Students with Industry Participation pp. 6.

Climatic and soil preferences of tiger beetles (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) of Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E.
Proceedings of the 35th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. pp. 34
Publication year: 2015

Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Lokupitiya E. 2015. Climatic and soil preferences of tiger beetles (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 35th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. pp. 34.

Aquatic insect diversity and water quality: Study of two freshwater habitats in Colombo District, Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N.
Student Conference on Conservation Science, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India
Publication year: 2015

Thotagamuwa A., Dangalle C. and Pallewatta N. 2015. Aquatic insect diversity and water quality: Study of two freshwater habitats in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. Student Conference on Conservation Science, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India.

An invertebrate perspective to Hutchinson’s ratio using co-occurring tiger beetle (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) assemblages

Journal Articles
Dangalle C.D. and Pallewatta N.
Taprobanica, Volume 7, Issue 4, Pages 224-234
Publication year: 2015

Dangalle C.D. and Pallewatta N. 2015. An invertebrate perspective to Hutchinson’s ratio using co-occurring tiger beetle (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) assemblages. Taprobanica 7(4): 224-234.

Use of artificial neural networks for predicting body size – habitat type relationship of tiger beetles (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae)

Research Communications
Edirisinghe H.M., Dangalle C.D. and Pulasinghe K.
Proceedings of the 34th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka pp. 73
Publication year: 2014

Edirisinghe H.M., Dangalle C.D. and Pulasinghe K. 2014. Use of artificial neural networks for predicting body size – habitat type relationship of tiger beetles (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae). Proceedings of the 34th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka pp. 73.

Understanding biosecurity and quarantine

Books Edited
Dangalle C.D. and Kathriarachchi H.S.
Publication year: 2014

Understanding biosecurity and quarantine. Supplementary booklet of the 34th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Dangalle C.D. and Kathriarachchi H.S. (Eds.). 2014. pp. 111.

redicting the relationship between body size and habitat type of tiger beetles (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) using artificial neural networks

Journal Articles
Edirisinghe H.M., Dangalle C.D. and Pulasinghe K.
Journal on New Biological Reports, Volume 3, Issue 2,Pages 97-110
Publication year: 2014

Edirisinghe H.M., Dangalle C.D. and Pulasinghe K. 2014. Predicting the relationship between body size and habitat type of tiger beetles (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) using artificial neural networks. Journal on New Biological Reports 3(2): 97-110.

Nutrition for a healthy life

Books Edited
Dangalle C.D.
Publication year: 2014

Nutrition for a healthy life. Service Learning, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo. Dangalle C.D. (Ed.). 2014. pp. 115.

Inferring population history of tiger beetle species of Sri Lanka using mitochondrial DNA sequences

Journal Articles
Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Vogler A.P.
Ceylon Journal of Science (Bio. Sci.), Volume 43, Issue 2, Pages 47-63
Publication year: 2014

Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Vogler A.P. 2014. Inferring population history of tiger beetle species of Sri Lanka using mitochondrial DNA sequences. Ceylon Journal of Science (Bio. Sci.) 43(2): 47-63.

Hexavalent chromium induced toxicity in Asian common toad, Duttaphrynus melanostictus larvae

Research Communications
Fernando V.A.K., Perera I.C., Dangalle C.D., Premawansa S. and Wijesinghe M.R.
Proceedings of the Higher Education for the Twenty First Century (HETC) Symposium pp. 121
Publication year: 2014

Fernando V.A.K., Perera I.C., Dangalle C.D., Premawansa S. and Wijesinghe M.R. 2014. Hexavalent chromium induced toxicity in Asian common toad, Duttaphrynus melanostictus larvae. Proceedings of the Higher Education for the Twenty First Century (HETC) Symposium pp. 121.

Distribution and habitat preferences of tiger beetles (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) of the riverine ecosystems of Sri Lanka

Journal Articles
Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Vogler A.P.
Journal of Threatened Taxa, Volume 6, Issue 9, Pages 6195-6203
Publication year: 2014

Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Vogler A.P. 2014. Distribution and habitat preferences of tiger beetles (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) of the riverine ecosystems of Sri Lanka. Journal of Threatened Taxa 6(9): 6195-6203.

Biosecurity and quarantine of pets: dogs, cats, birds.

Book Chapters
Dangalle C.D.
Understanding biosecurity and quarantine, Supplementary booklet of the 34th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. 46-56.
Publication year: 2014

Dangalle C.D. 2014. Biosecurity and quarantine of pets: dogs, cats, birds. In: Dangalle C.D. and Kathriarachchi H.S. (Eds.), Understanding biosecurity and quarantine, Supplementary booklet of the 34th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. 46-56.

The current status of the tiger beetle species of the coastal habitats of Sri Lanka

Journal Articles
Dangalle C.D.
Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment, Volume 3, Issue 2, Pages 39-52
Publication year: 2013

Dangalle C.D. 2013. The current status of the tiger beetle species of the coastal habitats of Sri Lanka. Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment 3(2): 39-52.

The association between body-size and habitat-type in tiger beetles (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) of Sri Lanka

Journal Articles
Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Vogler A.P.
Ceylon Journal of Science (Bio. Sci.),Volume 42, Issue 1, Pages 41-53
Publication year: 2013

Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Vogler A.P. 2013. The association between body-size and habitat-type in tiger beetles (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) of Sri Lanka. Ceylon Journal of Science (Bio. Sci.) 42(1): 41-53.

Soil preferences of tiger beetles in selected locations of Sri Lanka

Journal Articles
Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Dangalle N.K.
Proceedings of the National Symposium on Soil Biodiversity 23-30
Publication year: 2013

Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Dangalle N.K. 2013. Soil preferences of tiger beetles in selected locations of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Soil Biodiversity 23-30.

Soil preferences of tiger beetles in selected locations of Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Dangalle N.K.
Proceedings of the National Symposium on Soil Biodiversity, Biodiversity Secretariat, Ministry of Environment & Renewable Energy pp. 23-30
Publication year: 2013

Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Dangalle N.K. 2013. Soil preferences of tiger beetles in selected locations of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Soil Biodiversity, Biodiversity Secretariat, Ministry of Environment & Renewable Energy pp. 23-30.

Lepidopteran inhabitants in mammalian dung in the Wasgomuwa National Park, Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Hewavithana D.K., Wijesinghe M.R. and Dangalle C.D.
Student Conference on Conservation Science (SCCS), Bangalore, Karnataka
Publication year: 2013

Hewavithana D.K., Wijesinghe M.R. and Dangalle C.D. 2013. Lepidopteran inhabitants in mammalian dung in the Wasgomuwa National Park, Sri Lanka. Student Conference on Conservation Science (SCCS), Bangalore, Karnataka

Indicator animal taxa: beetles, butterflies

Book Chapters
Dangalle C.D.
Biodiversity indicators in agricultural systems: A guide to sustainable farming, Supplementary booklet of the 33rd Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. 32-37
Publication year: 2013

Dangalle C.D. 2013. Indicator animal taxa: beetles, butterflies. In: Mohotti K.M., Wijesinghe M.R., Perera I.C. and Mohotti A.J. (Eds.), Biodiversity indicators in agricultural systems: A guide to sustainable farming, Supplementary booklet of the 33rd Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. 32-37.

Habitat selection in dung beetles (Family Scarabaeidae; Subfamily Scarabaeinae) in the Wasgomuwa National Park

Research Communications
Hewavithana D.K., Wijesinghe M.R., Dangalle C.D., Lekamge D. and De Silva C.
Proceedings of the Eighteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka pp.35
Publication year: 2013

Hewavithana D.K., Wijesinghe M.R., Dangalle C.D., Lekamge D. and De Silva C. 2013. Habitat selection in dung beetles (Family Scarabaeidae; Subfamily Scarabaeinae) in the Wasgomuwa National Park. Proceedings of the Eighteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka pp.35.

Effects of chromium exposure in the earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae

Research Communications
Fernando V.K., Perera I.C., Dangalle C.D., Premawansa S. and Wijesinghe M.R.
Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo pp.186
Publication year: 2013

Fernando V.K., Perera I.C., Dangalle C.D., Premawansa S. and Wijesinghe M.R. 2013. Effects of chromium exposure in the earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo pp.186.

Chromium induced histological changes in the body wall of the earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae

Research Communications
Fernando V.K., Perera I.C., Dangalle C.D., Premawansa S. and Wijesinghe M.R.
Eighteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka pp.137
Publication year: 2013

Fernando V.K., Perera I.C., Dangalle C.D., Premawansa S. and Wijesinghe M.R. 2013. Chromium induced histological changes in the body wall of the earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae. Eighteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka pp.137.

Tiger beetles as appropriate bioindicators of environmental change and pollution

Book Chapters
Dangalle C.D.
Environmental toxicants and their effects on species and ecosystems, Supplementary booklet of the 32nd Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. 55-63
Publication year: 2012

Dangalle C.D. 2012. Tiger beetles as appropriate bioindicators of environmental change and pollution. In: Dangalle C.D., Wijesinghe M.R. and Perera I.C. (Eds.), Environmental toxicants and their effects on species and ecosystems, Supplementary booklet of the 32nd Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. 55-63.

Tiger beetles (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) of ancient reservoir ecosystems of Sri Lanka

Journal Articles
Dangalle C., Pallewatta N. and Vogler A.
Journal of Threatened Taxa, Volume 4, Issue 4, Pages 2490-2498
Publication year: 2012

Dangalle C., Pallewatta N. and Vogler A. 2012. Tiger beetles (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) of ancient reservoir ecosystems of Sri Lanka. Journal of Threatened Taxa 4(4): 2490-2498.

Habitat specificity of tiger beetle species (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) of Sri Lanka

Journal Articles
Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Vogler A.P.
Cicindela, Volume 44, Issue 1, Pages 1-32
Publication year: 2012

Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Vogler A.P. 2012. Habitat specificity of tiger beetle species (Coleoptera, Cicindelidae) of Sri Lanka. Cicindela 44(1): 1-32.

Environmental toxicants and their effects on species and ecosystems

Books Edited
Dangalle C.D., Wijesinghe M.R. and Perera I.C.
Publication year: 2012

Environmental toxicants and their effects on species and ecosystems.  Supplementary booklet of the 32nd Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Dangalle C.D., Wijesinghe M.R. and Perera I.C. (Eds.). 2012. pp. 63.

 

The occurrence of the endemic tiger beetle Cicindela (Ifasina) waterhousei in Bopath Ella, Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

Journal Articles
Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Vogler A.P.
Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, Volume 39, Issue 2, Pages 163-168
Publication year: 2011

Dangalle C., Pallewatta N. and Vogler A. 2011. The occurrence of the endemic tiger beetle Cicindela (Ifasina) waterhousei in Bopath Ella, Ratnapura, Sri Lanka. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka 39(2): 163-168.

The current occurrence, habitat and historical change in the distributional range of an endemic tiger beetle species Cicindela (Ifasina) willeyi Horn (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) of Sri Lanka

Journal Articles
Dangalle C.D., Pallewatta N. and Vogler A.
Journal of Threatened Taxa, Volume 3, Issue 2, Pages 1493-1505
Publication year: 2011

Dangalle C., Pallewatta N. and Vogler A. 2011. The current occurrence, habitat and historical change in the distributional range of an endemic tiger beetle species Cicindela (Ifasina) willeyi Horn (Coleoptera: Cicindelidae) of Sri Lanka. Journal of Threatened Taxa 3(2): 1493-1505.

Some insights into the barcodes and phylogeny of the two endemic mouse-deer in Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Jayakody J.A.H.U., Wijesinghe M.R., Dangalle C.D., Weerakoon H.D.K.G.A. and Mendis S.
Proceedings of the 31st Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka pp.29
Publication year: 2011

Jayakody J.A.H.U., Wijesinghe M.R., Dangalle C.D., Weerakoon H.D.K.G.A. and Mendis S. 2011. Some insights into the barcodes and phylogeny of the two endemic mouse-deer in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 31st Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka pp.29.

Genetic analysis of morphologically non-identifiable translocated Puntius bandula population at Salgala using CO1 region of mtDNA

Research Communications
Muthunayake T., Dangalle C., Fernandopulle N. and Weerakoon D.
Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayawardenepura¸Sri Lanka pp.66
Publication year: 2009

Muthunayake T., Dangalle C., Fernandopulle N. and Weerakoon D. 2009. Genetic analysis of morphologically non-identifiable translocated Puntius bandula population at Salgala using CO1 region of mtDNA. Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayawardenepura¸Sri Lanka pp.66.

Butterfly diversity, abundance and diurnal variation in selected urban sites in the Colombo district, Sri Lanka

Research Communications
Harischandra I.N., Pallewatta N. and Dangalle C.
Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka pp.132
Publication year: 2008

Harischandra I.N., Pallewatta N. and Dangalle C. 2008. Butterfly diversity, abundance and diurnal variation in selected urban sites in the Colombo district, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka pp.132.

“Sri Lankave Kuruminiyan”

Journal Articles
Dangalle C.D.
Harithalowa, Volume 8, Pages 18-19
Publication year: 2008

Dangalle C. 2008. “Sri Lankave Kuruminiyan”. Harithalowa 8:18-19.

Hazardous effects of cabofuran on pregnancy outcome of rats

Journal Articles
Jayatunga Y.N.A., Dangalle C.D. and Ratnasooriya W.D.
Medical Science Research, Volume 26, Pages 33-37
Publication year: 1998

Jayatunga Y.N.A., Dangalle C.D. and Ratnasooriya W.D. 1998. Hazardous effects of cabofuran on pregnancy outcome of rats. Medical Science Research 26: 33-37.

Effect of midterm exposure of carbofuran on pregnancy outcome of rats

Journal Articles
Jayatunga Y.N.A., Dangalle C.D. and Ratnasooriya W.D.
Medical Science Research, Volume 26, Pages 679-683
Publication year: 1998

Jayatunga Y.N.A., Dangalle C.D. and Ratnasooriya W.D. 1998. Effect of midterm exposure of carbofuran on pregnancy outcome of rats. Medical Science Research 26: 679-683.