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Venkatesha M. G., . and Shashikumar L., . (2010) Biodiversity of butterflies of the Bangalore Region India. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
The common butterfly communities of the Bangalore region occurring in various landscapes were studied during 2004-06. A total of 84 species of butterflies belonging to different families viz. Acraeidae Danaidae Hesperiidae Lycaenidae Nymphalidae Papilionidae Pieridae and Satyridae were recorded. Of them maximum number of species were from Lycaenidae 24 followed by Nymphalidae 21 Pieridae 19 Papilionidae 11 Danaidae 4 Satyridae 2 Hesperiidae 2 and Acraeidae 1. The occurrence and abundance of various species of butterflies were related to different seasons Overall investigation showed that the highest numbers of butterfly species occur during summer and monsoon periods whereas they were sparse during winter period. Among eight families Lycaenidae was the richest family. The percent abundance of all species of butterfly populations during summer monsoon and winter seasons was 41.8 40.2 and 18 0 respectively Of all the recorded species Madais fausta Pieridae was the most dominant species whereas Graphium nom;us Papilionidae was the least one. Seasonal occurrence of butterfly species correlated with weather factors showed that weather has a strong influence on the occurrence of specific groups of butterflies. The cluster analysis has revealed the interrelationships of various groups of butterfly species in tandem with bioclimatological factors Behaviour of the most of the butterfly species was studied in the field. A few parasitoids of some species of butterflies were recorded in the field A few predatory spiders and about 25 species of insectivorous birds were also recorded in the study area. The findings will be discussed in detail with a note on conservation methods.
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Abstract
The common butterfly communities of the Bangalore region occurring in various landscapes were studied during 2004-06. A total of 84 species of butterflies belonging to different families viz. Acraeidae Danaidae Hesperiidae Lycaenidae Nymphalidae Papilionidae Pieridae and Satyridae were recorded. Of them maximum number of species were from Lycaenidae 24 followed by Nymphalidae 21 Pieridae 19 Papilionidae 11 Danaidae 4 Satyridae 2 Hesperiidae 2 and Acraeidae 1. The occurrence and abundance of various species of butterflies were related to different seasons Overall investigation showed that the highest numbers of butterfly species occur during summer and monsoon periods whereas they were sparse during winter period. Among eight families Lycaenidae was the richest family. The percent abundance of all species of butterfly populations during summer monsoon and winter seasons was 41.8 40.2 and 18 0 respectively Of all the recorded species Madais fausta Pieridae was the most dominant species whereas Graphium nom;us Papilionidae was the least one. Seasonal occurrence of butterfly species correlated with weather factors showed that weather has a strong influence on the occurrence of specific groups of butterflies. The cluster analysis has revealed the interrelationships of various groups of butterfly species in tandem with bioclimatological factors Behaviour of the most of the butterfly species was studied in the field. A few parasitoids of some species of butterflies were recorded in the field A few predatory spiders and about 25 species of insectivorous birds were also recorded in the study area. The findings will be discussed in detail with a note on conservation methods.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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| Additional Information: | Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. TP248.14 I61 2008 Call Number. |
| AGROVOC Term: | Butterflies |
| AGROVOC Term: | Biodiversity |
| AGROVOC Term: | Identification |
| AGROVOC Term: | Seasons |
| AGROVOC Term: | Seasonal variation |
| AGROVOC Term: | Public parks |
| AGROVOC Term: | Gardens |
| AGROVOC Term: | Forests |
| AGROVOC Term: | Species diversity |
| AGROVOC Term: | Nymphalidae |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:15 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13126 |
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