Spatial distribution of butterflies in different macrohabitat in a university campus in Southern-Nigeria

Ojianwuna, Cynthia C.; Enwemiwe, Victor N.

doi:10.1007/s42690-021-00447-1

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“…The high species richness and abundance recorded in the Primary forests may be attributed to their high habitat heterogeneity and less human disturbance. Two butterfly families, Nymphalidae and Pieridae, appear to be more adapted to Primary forest habitats than other butterfly families recorded (Ojianwuna & Enwemiwe, 2021). These families are known to be abundant and co-exist in various locations and habitats (Paul & Sultana, 2021;Velasquez Blanco, 2022).…”

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confidence: 97%

Inter‐habitat community variation of butterflies in an Afrotropical region

2023

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The impact of habitat disturbance on butterfly species assemblage in the Afrotropical region was studied by investigating inter‐habitat community variation of butterflies. Distinct butterfly species assemblages were found across surveyed habitat types, with 1554 adult butterflies of 126 species from five families recorded. The Primary forests had the highest species diversity and a higher dissimilarity between the Secondary and Plantation Forests. Of the 126 species recorded, 80 species were unique to one habitat. We provide new insights into butterfly ecology in the region, which can inform the development of conservation strategies to protect these ecosystems.

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Inter‐habitat community variation of butterflies in an Afrotropical region

2023

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“…Therefore, treating urban scenic spots and roads as 'hotspots' for insect conservation and properly managing green spaces within them could be an effective way to benefit the survival of urban butterfly species [113,114]. Warren et al suggested that the reasons for butterfly decline are similar in most European countries; habitat loss, degradation, and chemical pollution are the most commonly blamed factors [115]. In its course of rapid development over the past three decades, China may also have experienced similar situations.…”

Section: Urban/campus Disturbance and Butterfly Diversitymentioning

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“…In its course of rapid development over the past three decades, China may also have experienced similar situations. Construction, green space planning, and denser traffic networks would likely affect urban butterfly diversity and conservation [12,115]. Therefore, to enhance the conservation of urban butterflies, a certain proportion of primary vegetation and wild spaces in urban areas with local plant species is extremely necessary [79,116].…”

Section: Urban/campus Disturbance and Butterfly Diversitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…To solve this limitation, citizen science is essential for investigating urban butterfly diversity on different scales [117]. Citizen science is a powerful approach to biodiversity, and many people can engage Warren et al suggested that the reasons for butterfly decline are similar in most European countries; habitat loss, degradation, and chemical pollution are the most commonly blamed factors [115]. In its course of rapid development over the past three decades, China may also have experienced similar situations.…”

Section: Citizen Science and Butterfly Biodiversitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Butterfly Diversity in a Rapidly Developing Urban Area: A Case Study on a University Campus

Fang,

Li,

Pan

et al. 2023

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University campuses, as small and isolated areas of rapidly growing urban areas, can provide a unique opportunity for urban biodiversity research, conservation, education, and citizen science by monitoring assemblages of butterflies within their areas. We surveyed butterfly biodiversity in a rapidly developing urban area represented by the Chenggong Campus of Yunnan University in southwestern China using the Pollard walk method. In total, 3625 butterfly individuals belonging to 50 species, 35 genera, and six families were recorded in this survey. The results showed that the families Pieridae and Nymphalidae are the families with the highest species richness on the campus, and that the family Riodinidae contained the fewest species. Pieris rapae was the most common species, and seven species assessed by the IUCN Red List were recorded. Butterfly community structure varied across habitats and seasons on campus, and butterfly diversity was higher in spring and autumn than it was in summer and winter, as well as being higher in road habitats than in scenic habitats. Unavoidable urbanisation activities (construction, green space planning, etc.) may have influenced the composition and diversity of butterflies, and conserving urban butterfly diversity requires a balance between urban planning and habitat diversity. Finally, we encourage universities and research institutions to develop butterfly monitoring platforms for citizen scientists to participate in.

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“…Consequently, plant diversity represents the overall diversity of butterfly species. The butterflies are found in the areas where the plants are present (Bobo et al, 2006;Ojianwuna and Enwemiwe, 2021). Different researchers have focused on various elements of entomology, including the distribution of butterflies, the biology of butterflies, the taxonomy of butterflies, the kinds of butterflies, and so on.…”

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Study on Butterflies (Lepidoptera) from Taluka Larkana, Sindh Pakistan

Mangi¹,

Panhwar²,

Shaikh³

et al. 2023

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Butterflies are elegant, beautiful, and charming insects due to their colourful squamate. They are a great source of economic and beautification and indicators for biodiversity of agroecsystem. In addition to this, they are more important pollinators of flora than the flies and moths. An investigation of several locations in Taluka Larkana with the goal of collecting as many specimens of butterflies was carried out from March to July 2022. About 288 samples of butterflies were captured from different sites. The collected specimens were sorted out into 03 families: Pieridae, Papilionidae and Nymphalidae with 06 genera and 06 species: Danaus chrysippus (Linnaeus,1758), Vanessa cardui (Linnaeus,1758), Junonia almana (Linnaeus,1758), Papilio demoleus Linnaeus,1758, Eurema hecabe (Linnaeus,1758) and Pieris canidia (Sparrman, 1768). Description of the collected species, detailed genitalia, digital images and habitat of species are provided first time from the studied area. Hopefully, this study will be fruitful for the future researchersconcerned with this group

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Spatial distribution of butterflies in different macrohabitat in a university campus in Southern-Nigeria

Cited by 5 publications

References 10 publications

Inter‐habitat community variation of butterflies in an Afrotropical region

Inter‐habitat community variation of butterflies in an Afrotropical region

Butterfly Diversity in a Rapidly Developing Urban Area: A Case Study on a University Campus

Study on Butterflies (Lepidoptera) from Taluka Larkana, Sindh Pakistan

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