Butterflies (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea) of the Restinga de Cabedelo National Forest, Paraíba State, Brazil

Medeiros, Adalberto Dantas De; Gualberto, Emanoel Pereira; Rodrigues, Rafael Pereira; Kerpel, Solange Maria

doi:10.12741/ebrasilis.v14.e970

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“…The collected specimens were deposited in CLEIIC. We confirmed the first records for Paraíba based on lists previously published for the state (D 'Almeida 1935;Kesselring & Ebert [1982]; Kerpel et al 2014;Ferreira-Junior 2021;Medeiros et al 2021).…”

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confidence: 87%

“…In Brazil, more than 3,570 species have been recorded (Casagrande 2023a;2023b;Casagrande et al 2023a;2023b;Carneiro & Casagrande 2023;Duarte et al 2023;Mielke et al 2023). Although butterflies constitute one of the best-known insect groups worldwide, there have been only seven inventories conducted in the Northern Atlantic Forest, of which only three were carried out in UCs (D 'Almeida 1935;Cardoso 1949;Kesselring & Ebert [1982]; Melo et al 2019;Bezerra et al 2021;Medeiros et al 2021).…”

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Butterflies of two atlantic forest conservation units from Paraíba state, northeast of Brazil

Gualberto,

Medeiros,

Kerpel

2024

EntomoBrasilis

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Conservation Units are areas legally established by the government with the goal of conserving territory and its natural resources. Given the limited knowledge about the invertebrate biodiversity in the Northern Atlantic Forest, including its legally protected areas, the present study aimed to inventory butterfly species in two Conservation Units of the Northern Atlantic Forest in Paraíba, Brazil: Engenho Gargaú Private Natural Heritage Reserve (RPPN Gargaú) and Mata do Xém-xém State Park (PE Xém-xém), both located in the metropolitan region of João Pessoa. We conducted the collections every two months, over three consecutive days, in six expeditions from February 2013 to April 2014 in RPPN Gargaú and in four expeditions from August 2014 to April 2015 in PE Xém-xem. Additionally, a two-day collecting expedition was carried out in August 2021 in RPPN Gargaú. We employed two sampling methods: Van Someren-Rydon traps and entomological nets. A total of 212 species (2,841 specimens) were recorded, 158 (1,867 specimens) in RPPN Gargaú and 129 (974 specimens) in PE Xém-xém. Overall, Hesperiidae was the richest family (81 spp.), followed by Nymphalidae (70), Riodinidae (22), Lycaenidae (22), Pieridae (12), and Papilionidae (4). Out of the total species, 48 are new records for Paraíba, and seven for northeast Brazil. Notably, the record of Morpho menelaus eberti Weber, 1963 in RPPN Gargaú, a subspecies classified as Critically Endangered (CR), stands out. The results emphasize the need to protect the forest remnants in the region, as well as to develop management and monitoring actions for butterflies and other invertebrates.

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Butterflies of two atlantic forest conservation units from Paraíba state, northeast of Brazil

Gualberto,

Medeiros,

Kerpel

2024

EntomoBrasilis

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“…Teir higher dominance might be attributed to the availability of host plant species for Pieridae butterfies in all surveyed habitat types in Usangu area [60]. Furthermore, it is worth noting that the greater dominance and highest number of Pieridae emphasize the fact that the majority of species in this family are indications of disturbed environments [61,62]. Although Usangu area has been annexed into the national park with strong protection measures, the area still contains habitat patches that were exposed to intense anthropogenic pressure and ornamental plants which contribute to the greater dominance of these species.…”

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“…Lycaenidae was found in the grassland, Miombo woodland, and riverine forest habitats and no other species of this family were recorded in the Vachellia/ Commiphora woodland habitat. Lycaenidae are commonly known to associate negatively with disturbance and they usually decrease in richness in disturbed environments [61,63]. Based on the impacts of anthropogenic activities previously reported in the Usangu area [20], it is fair to suggest that the average number of species belonging to Lycaenidae has been infuenced by past disturbances and changes in their habitat conditions in the area.…”

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Butterfly Abundance and Diversity in Different Habitat Types in the Usangu Area, Ruaha National Park

Munisi,

Masenga,

Nkwabi

et al. 2024

Psyche: A Journal of Entomology

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Insects are key fauna species that respond quickly to disturbances and environmental changes. They act as good indicators of habitat, community, or ecosystem quality. Among the great diversity of insects, butterflies stand as ideal bio-indicators for ecosystem function and are sensitive to changes in habitat composition and structure. This study was carried out to examine the diversity and abundance of butterflies across the restored habitats in Usangu area part of Ruaha National Park (RUNAPA) from May 2022 to June 2022 using the walking transect method supplemented by sweep nets and butterfly baited traps. A total of six transects of 1 km in length were laid in the four main habitat types selected in Usangu area including grassland, Miombo woodland, Vachellia/Commiphora woodland, and riverine forest. Searches were conducted in the morning and evening. The Miombo woodland and riverine forest habitats exhibited relatively higher species diversity, richness, evenness, abundance, and a higher number of habitat-restricted species, while Vachellia/Commiphora woodland and grassland habitats recorded the lowest diversity and abundance as well as the lowest number of habitat-restricted species. Family Nymphalidae was the most dominant followed by Pieridae while Papilionidae and Hesperiidae were scarce in the study area. This study clearly shows the importance of Miombo woodland and riverine forest habitats in sustaining rich butterfly diversity and abundance in Usangu area. The two habitats must be effectively managed and conserved for sustaining ecological health and integrity of Usangu area. The Usangu area’s Miombo woodland and riverine forest habitats have immense potential for butterfly tourism and they can offer an excellent opportunity to promote conservation efforts and raise public awareness. However, it is crucial to monitor these habitats closely as any environmental changes that may occur could harm the butterfly diversity and abundance in the area. Preserving this wilderness to maintain a thriving butterfly population is of utmost importance.

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“…In the Paraíba state, in addition to the study conducted by Souza et al (2018) reporting the occurrence of A. campestris in cochineal cactus (N. cochenillifera), this species has also been reported in the Restinga de Cabedelo National Forest (MEDEIROS et al, 2021) and in a remnant of semiurban Caatinga in the Sertaneja Depression of Patos (FERREIRA-JÚNIOR, 2021).…”

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First record of Aricoris campestris (Bates, 1868) Lepidoptera: Riodinidae in pitaya in northeastern Brazil

Araujo,

Brito,

Kerpel

et al. 2024

Rev. Caatinga

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Pitaya (Selenicereus spp.) is a tropical fruit tree belonging to the Cactaceae family, native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. Your cultivation has been considered promising due to its organoleptic characteristics and its high acceptance in the market. However, little information is available about pests associated with pitaya in northeastern Brazil. Here, we aim to communicate the identification and record of the occurrence of a pest insect in a pitaya plantation in the Caatinga. Caterpillars of this lepidopteran were collected from parts of pitaya plants, in January 2021, in the municipality of São João do Cariri, PB (7° 23'27” S, 36°31'57” W), placed in plastic containers and transported to the Invertebrates Laboratory of the Biosciences Department at the Agricultural Sciences Center of the Federal University of Paraíba, in the municipality of Areia, PB. Under laboratory conditions, the caterpillars were fed with pitaya shoots and kept in an environment with controlled conditions of temperature and humidity. When they reached the pupal stage, they were transferred to a cage and kept until the adults emerged. Identification of the adult was carried out by a specialist, by comparison with specimens from the Reference Collection of the Laboratory of Ecology and Interactions of Insects of the Caatinga (CLEIIC), belonging to the Federal University of Campina Grande, Patos, PB. The lepidopteran is Aricoris campestris (Bates, 1868), belonging to the Riodinidae family, Nymphidiini tribe, which also attacks other cacti in the region and has already been recorded in other areas in northeastern Brazil.

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Butterflies (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea) of the Restinga de Cabedelo National Forest, Paraíba State, Brazil

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Butterflies of two atlantic forest conservation units from Paraíba state, northeast of Brazil

Butterflies of two atlantic forest conservation units from Paraíba state, northeast of Brazil

Butterfly Abundance and Diversity in Different Habitat Types in the Usangu Area, Ruaha National Park

First record of Aricoris campestris (Bates, 1868) Lepidoptera: Riodinidae in pitaya in northeastern Brazil

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