Moth diversity, species composition, and distributional pattern in Aravalli Hill Range of Rajasthan, India

Dar, Afaq Ahmad; Jamal, Khowaja; Alhazmi, Alaa; El-Sharnouby, Mohamed; Salah, Mohamed; Sayed, Samy

doi:10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.06.018

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“…At last, elevation gradient was an important environmental factor affecting species α diversity and β diversity [72]. The α diversity index reflected the compositional characteristics, abundance and diversity of species within the community [73][74][75]. According to earlier research, the α diversity index of bryophytes showed five trends with increasing elevation, such as increasing and then decreasing(bimodal curve), first decreasing followed by increasing, monotonically increasing, monotonically decreasing, increasing followed by decreasing [58,59,[76][77][78].…”

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Diversity of lithophytic moss species in karst regions in response to elevation gradients

Jin

Wang

2023

PLoS ONE

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The distribution pattern of species diversity along various elevation gradients reflects the biological and ecological characteristics of species, distribution status and adaptability to the environment. Altitude, a comprehensive ecological factor, affects the spatial distribution of species diversity in plant communities by causing integrated changes in light, temperature, water and soil factors. In Guiyang City, we studied the species diversity of lithophytic mosses and the relationships between species and environmental factors. The results showed that: (1) There were 52 species of bryophytes in 26 genera and 13 families within the study area. The dominant families were Brachytheciaceae, Hypnaceae and Thuidiaceae. The dominant genera were Brachythecium, Hypnum, Eurhynchium, Thuidium, Anomodon and Plagiomnium; The dominant species were Eurohypnum leptothallum, Brachythecium salebrosum, Brachythecium pendulum etc. The number of family species and dominant family genera increased first and then decreased with the increase of altitude, and their distribution in elevation gradient III (1334-1515m) was the largest, with 8 families, 13 genera and 21 species. The elevation gradient I (970-1151m) was the least species distributed, with 5 families, 10 genera and 14 species. The dominant species with the largest number in each elevational gradient were Eurohypnum leptothallum, Brachythecium pendulum, Brachythecium salebrosum and Entodon prorepens; (2) There were five kinds of life forms in different elevation gradients, including Wefts, Turfs, Mat, Pendants and Tail. Among them, wefts and turfs appeared in all elevations, while a small amount of Pendants appeared in the area of elevational gradient I (970-1151m), and the most abundant life form was found in the range of elevational gradient III (1334-1515m); (3) Patrick richness index and Shannon-Wiener diversity index were highly significantly (p<0.01) positively correlated, both of which increased and then decreased with elevation, reaching a maximum at elevation gradient III (1334-1515m); The Simpson dominance index had a highly significant (p<0.01) negative correlation with the Patrick richness index and the Shannon-Wiener diversity index, which showed a decreasing and then increasing trend with increasing altitude; Pielou evenness index showed no discernible trend; (4) β diversity study revealed that while the similarity coefficient tended to decrease with increasing altitude, the species composition of bryophytes increased. The elevation gradient II (1151-1332m) and elevation gradient I (970-1151m) shared the most similarities, whereas elevation gradient III (1515-1694m) and elevation gradient I shared the least similarities (970-1151m). The findings can enrich the theory of the distribution pattern of lithophytic moss species diversity at distinct elevation gradients in karst regions, and serve a scientific and reasonable reference for restoring rocky desertification and protecting biodiversity there.

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Diversity of lithophytic moss species in karst regions in response to elevation gradients

Jin

Wang

2023

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“…As butterflies are excellent bio-indicators of ecosystem disturbances (Thomas, 2005). They are also recognised as ecological indicators that respond quickly to climatic and ecological changes and the stratification of the vegetation in terms of temperature wind, light, and humidity (Dar et al, 2021) so, studies on their diversity status, etc. Will be very useful in tracking changes in an ecosystem, particularly those caused by habitat loss, deforestation, organic and inorganic pollution which will help in the better management and conservation of butterfly fauna.…”

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Studies on threat status and food habits of butterflies (Lepidoptera) of Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh, India

Kumar¹,

Verma²,

Gangotia³

et al. 2023

J. Insect Biodivers. Syst

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The current study gives more information on Lepidoptera (butterfly) diversity and their food plant resources in the conifer woods of Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh. The study was carried out during the three distinct seasons; summer, monsoon, and autumn from March 2019-April 2022. A total of 1650 butterflies, representing 68 species and 6 families were recorded. The Nymphalidae comprised the greatest number of species (28 species), followed by the Lycaenidae (15), Pieridae (13), Papilionidae (7), Hespiradie (4) and Riodinidae (1). Species abundance and richness were more in mixed forest type which owing water and grass-cover availability supported most unique butterfly assemblages as compared to pure conifers and oak forest. The months from April to November harbor the greatest abundance of species. An overall reduction in species abundance was seen from December through January and until the end of March. This study provides an understanding of butterflies and has inspired additional investigation for the restoration of forest habitats in this protected area. The current study on diversity shows the importance of preserving biodiversity and monitoring climate change. It offers a basic identification, gathers data from a comparative viewpoint, allows synthesis, and develops and stimulates ideas and hypotheses that are applicable to other fields.

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“…Moths are known to have the ability to serve as bio-indicator and nocturnal pollinators but an agricultural pest (Dar et al, 2021). Hawk moths or Sphinx moths are one of the largest groups of moths that belong to Sphingidae family.…”

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Species Composition, Local Status and Endemism of Sphingidae Moth in the two vegetation types of Mt. Musuan, Long-term Ecological Research Site, Bukidnon, Philippines

B. Mohagan,

C. Kuan,

Abrea

et al. 2022

IJASR

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One of the biggest groups of moths in the Sphingidae family is the hawk moth, often known as the sphinx moth, a nocturnal pollinators and bio indicators. They stand out from other moths by having large wings, thick bodies, and longest tongues. There are 1,450 species of Sphinx moth all over the world and 117 of them existed in the Phillippines and Mindanao Island has 62 of them. Mt. Musuan, is one of the remarkable landmark of Central Mindanao University has been subjected to numerous studies of flora and fauna for several years. There were significant studies conducted on Hawkmoths but there were no published report about the species in this locality. This research was carried out on the two vegetation types of Mount Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon in order to collect data on the composition, endemism, and local status of Hawkmoths. Sphinx moths were successfully collected using transects walks and light trap sampling in the two proposed vegetation sites using a white thin cloth and 500-watt light bulbs. A total of 9 genera and 14 species were recorded. The following are Acosmeryx socrates, Ambulyx bakeri, Ambulyx johnsoni, Ambulyx staudingeri, and Ambulyx wilemani. These were all endemic to the Philippines. There was 1 uncommon species and 13 common species recorded in their local status. The 14 species of sphinx moths comprised 35.7% endemism and these can be found on Mt. Musuan's two vegetation types.

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Moth diversity, species composition, and distributional pattern in Aravalli Hill Range of Rajasthan, India

Cited by 9 publications

References 14 publications

Diversity of lithophytic moss species in karst regions in response to elevation gradients

Diversity of lithophytic moss species in karst regions in response to elevation gradients

Studies on threat status and food habits of butterflies (Lepidoptera) of Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh, India

Species Composition, Local Status and Endemism of Sphingidae Moth in the two vegetation types of Mt. Musuan, Long-term Ecological Research Site, Bukidnon, Philippines

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