Butterfly diversity and habitat variation in a disturbed forest in northern Vietnam

Vu, Lien Van; Bonebrake, Timothy C.; Vu, Manh Quang; Nguyen, Nha Thi Huynh

doi:10.3956/2014-91.1.029

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“…Some studies reported that the conversion of forests causes changes in the composition, abundance, and diversity of butterflies (Bobo et al 2006;Koh 2007;Vu 2009). Butterfly species diversity tends to decrease in damaged forests compared to in undamaged forests (Brown 1996;Schulze et al 2004;Fermon et al 2005;Bobo et al 2006;Vu et al 2015). Butterflies have been reported to not live long in damaged habitats (Kunte 2001;Saikia et al 2009).…”

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The abundance and diversity of butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) in Talaud Islands, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Abstract. Koneri R, Nangoy MJ, Siahaan P. 2019. The abundance and diversity of butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) in Talaud Islands, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 20: 3275-3283. Butterflies play a number of roles in the ecosystem. They help pollination and natural propagation and also are an important element of the food chain as prey for bats, birds, and other insectivorous animals. This study aimed to analyze the abundance and diversity of butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) in the Talaud Islands of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The sampling method used was scan sampling along the transect line in three habitat types, namely, forest edge, farmland, and shrubland. The species diversity was determined by using the diversity index (Shanon-Wiener), the species richness index was calculated using the Margalef species richness index (R1), while species evenness was counted by using the Shannon evenness index (E). One-way ANOVA and Duncan test at the 95% significance level were used to determine differences in species richness, species abundance, species diversity values, and species evenness among habitat. In this study, we identified 1008 individuals of butterfly consisted of 32 species and five families. Nymphalidae was the dominant family with 15 species, while the highest abundance species was Eurema tominia. The highest species abundance, species richness index, species diversity index, and species evenness index were found in forest edge habitat. The largest similarity index of the composition of the butterfly communities was found in forest edge and farmland habitats. The abundance and diversity of butterfly species in a habitat are strongly influenced by the diversity of vegetation as shelter and source of nectar for butterflies, and the existence of a river as a source of water and minerals from wet rocks, mud, and sand along the riverside.

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The abundance and diversity of butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) in Talaud Islands, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

2019

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“…At the distance of 0-50 m from the forest edge, species composition was dominated by flower visitors, namely within the families of Pieridae and Nymphalidae, whereas at the distance of 100-150 m, species composition was dominated by species within the families of Satyridae and Amathusidae. This is likely because both families tend to prefer habitats that are protected from sunlight (Vu et al 2015). Species in the Satyridae and Amathusidae, including the Morphinae and Satyrinae, exclusively feed on monocotyledonous plants, which are restricted to lower forest layers in Southeast Asian rainforests (Harsh et al 2015).…”

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“…Species in the Satyridae and Amathusidae, including the Morphinae and Satyrinae, exclusively feed on monocotyledonous plants, which are restricted to lower forest layers in Southeast Asian rainforests (Harsh et al 2015). Vu et al (2015) found that fruit-feeding Satyrinae and Morphinae, with relatively uniform phenotypes that feed on a comparatively small set of larval food plants, are restricted mostly to lower vegetation layers, and many are sensitive to changes in humidity. We also found that four species of satyrid were restricted to forest habitats, including Ragadia makuta, Ypthima nigricans, Mycalesis moori, Melanitis leda, and one species from Amathusidae (Faunis canens canens).…”

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Insect diversity in various distances to forest edge in small nature reserve: A case study of Bantarbolang Nature Reserve, Central Java, Indonesia

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Abstract. Darsono, Riwidiharso E, Santoso S, Sudiana E, Yani E, Nasution EK, Aprilliana H, Chasanah T. 2020. Insect diversity in various distances to forest edge in small nature reserve: A case study of Bantarbolang Nature Reserve, Central Java, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 21: 4821-4828. A nature reserve is a conservation area with the objective of conserving the biodiversity of the flora and fauna within its boundaries. However, many nature reserves are fragmented into small extent and isolated from natural habitat, causing the so-called edge effect. This research aimed to investigate insect diversity across various distances to forest edge in small and isolated protected areas. Research was conducted in the Bantarbolang Nature Reserve, Pemalang District, Central Java, Indonesia. A survey was conducted to determine the diversity of insects, especially those from the Diptera (flies), Lepidoptera (butterfly), and Hymenoptera (bees and wasp) orders. The environmental parameters recorded were temperature, humidity, and flowering plant diversity and abundance. Line transects were laid at a length of 100 m, parallel to the forest edge at three different distance ranges from the edge: 0-50 m, 50-100 m, and 100-150 m. Species diversity was measured using the Shannon-Wiener index, evenness index, and Sorensen similarity index. Over the 4-month study period, 1713 individual insects from 63 species and from the following three orders were found: Lepidoptera (Rhopalocera; 33 species, 5 families, 932 individuals); Hymenoptera (20 species, 423 individuals) and Diptera (10 species, 7 families, 376 individuals). The highest diversity was found at the edge of the forest and the lowest at the distance of 100-150 m from the forest edge. While the study area can support a diversity of insects, especially pollinating insects, but it is unable to support the conservation of light-sensitive butterflies. The results of this study suggest that small nature reserve can support a diversity of pollinating insects, especially from the Diptera, Lepidoptera, and Hymenoptera. However, it has limited conservation potential because of the significant impact of forest edges on species composition, especially on specialist butterfly species with habitat in forest interior.

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“…The association between different habitat types of a tropical rain forest with diversity of butterfly communities has been demonstrated by Vu and Vu (2011) and according to Vu et al, 2015 habitat variation and disturbances within forests can affect butterfly communities and diversity in complex ways. Studies in Uganda revealed that forest remnants and semi-natural habitats are important for conservation of butterflies (Munyuli, 2013).…”

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

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Botanic gardens, forest reserves and other protected areas are established to conserve biodiversity. The present study was conducted to assess the butterfly diversity in a recently established botanic garden of Sri Lanka, the Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanic Gardens (SWZBG) and Indikadamukalana Forest Reserve (IMFR) adjacent to the garden. Three different habitat types within the botanic gardens, the undisturbed forest habitat within the forest reserve and the buffer zone between the Botanic Gardens and Forest Reserve were investigated for butterflies. Butterfly species richness, diversity, endemic species, family composition in different habitats and effects of habitat parameters on butterfly distribution were assessed. Butterflies were collected from five habitats -grassland, shrub, disturbed forest, undisturbed forest, buffer zone, of the SWZBG and IMFR using transect line method with hand netting and fruit baited traps. Collected butterflies were identified using published field guides. Climate and soil parameters of each habitat were measured using standard methods and equipment. Differences of habitat parameters between habitats were estimated using One-Way Analysis of Variance and Tukey's Multiple Comparison method and butterfly diversity and evenness in different habitat types were assessed using Shannon-Weiner diversity index. The study revealed seventy-nine butterfly species from SWZBG and IMFR highlighting the importance of the sites for safeguarding and conservation of butterflies. Species richness and diversity of butterflies was highest in the buffer zone and lowest in the grassland habitat. The most common butterfly family in the study sites was family Nymphalidae. Endemic species were high in the forest habitat types. Significant differences were evident in habitat parameters between habitat types indicating their effect on butterfly species richness and diversity. The study revealed SWZBG and IMFR as important areas for butterfly occurrence when compared with similar botanic gardens and forest reserves elsewhere in the world.

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Butterfly diversity and habitat variation in a disturbed forest in northern Vietnam

Cited by 14 publications

References 26 publications

The abundance and diversity of butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) in Talaud Islands, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

The abundance and diversity of butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) in Talaud Islands, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Insect diversity in various distances to forest edge in small nature reserve: A case study of Bantarbolang Nature Reserve, Central Java, Indonesia

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

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