Variation in butterfly diversity and unique species richness along different habitats in Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, Tripura, northeast India

Majumder, Joydeb; Lodh, Rahul; Agarwala, B. K.

doi:10.15560/8.3.432

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“…Also, the study recorded a relatively high diversity of butterfly species and species richness in PA compared to UPA [15]. The higher diversity, minimum dominance, and occurrence of 10 unique families of butterflies recorded in PA as against 8 recorded in UPA may be attributable to the vegetation complexity and multilayered canopy of the PA, which facilitate different sets of microclimates, making the habitat distinct for different butterfly species [16]. Diversity is enhanced by the presence of specialists that exhibit distinct habitat preferences [17,18].…”

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Butterfly Species Diversity in Protected and Unprotected Habitat of Ise Forest Reserve, Ise Ekiti, Ekiti State

Orimaye

Ogunyemi

Okosodo

et al. 2016

Advances in Ecology

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This study investigated butterfly diversity in the protected area (PA) and unprotected area (UPA) of Ise Forest reserve, Ise Ekiti, Ekiti State, using sweep net along existing trails. Butterfly species seen in the study sites were captured and released after proper identification was made. The results indicated that a total of 837 butterflies were identified in the study sites with 661 species observed in PA and 176 species in UPA. Butterfly species diversity was significantly different ( ≤ 0.05) between PA and UPA. Shannon diversity index was higher in PA (3.59) than UPA (3.27) as against Menhinick's index, higher in UPA (2.11) than in PA (1.52). Likewise, 10 families of butterflies were recorded in PA and 8 families in UPA. The family with highest species occurrence was Satyridae (17.9%) in PA and Lycaenidae in UPA with 20.1%. Butterfly families' diversity was not significant ( ≥ 0.05) between the two study sites. Ise Forest Reserve recorded approximately 6.6% of all butterflies recorded in West Africa. The findings indicated that mature secondary and regenerated forests supported high butterfly diversity and species richness, while cultivated land and grassland had a negative impact on butterfly community suggesting the negative effect of agricultural activities on the ecosystem.

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Butterfly Species Diversity in Protected and Unprotected Habitat of Ise Forest Reserve, Ise Ekiti, Ekiti State

Orimaye

Ogunyemi

Okosodo

et al. 2016

Advances in Ecology

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“…Several authors have been using the Bray–Curtis similarity index for cluster analysis of ecological data (Anu and Sabu, 2006; Singh, 2008; Majumder et al, 2012). It has been demonstrated that the analysis using Bray–Curtis distances (Bray and Curtis, 1957) is an appropriate tool for the evaluation of the discrimination of insect species using hydrocarbon profiles.…”

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Cuticular hydrocarbons as a tool for the identification of insect species: Puparial cases from Sarcophagidae

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The external surface of all insects is covered by a species-specific complex mixture of highly stable, very long chain cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs). Gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry was used to identify CHCs from four species of Sarcophagidae, Peckia (Peckia) chrysostoma, Peckia (Pattonella) intermutans, Sarcophaga (Liopygia) ruficornis and Sarcodexia lambens. The identified CHCs were mostly a mixture of n-alkanes, monomethylalkanes and dimethylalkanes with linear chain lengths varying from 23 to 33 carbons. Only two alkenes were found in all four species. S. lambens had a composition of CHCs with linear chain lengths varying from C23 to C33, while the other three species linear chain lengths from 24 to 31 carbons. n-Heptacosane, n-nonacosane and 3-methylnonacosane, n-triacontane and n-hentriacontane occurred in all four species. The results show that these hydrocarbon profiles may be used for the taxonomic differentiation of insect species and are a useful additional tool for taxonomic classification, especially when only parts of the insect specimen are available.

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“…Troideshelena was found in Velodrom. This species is one of worldwide protected species [8], so their habitat (Velodrom) needs to be conserved in order to support their life.…”

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Butterflies Diversity in Brawijaya University, Veteran, Jakarta and Velodrom Green Open Space

Nisa¹,

Mukti²,

Hamzah³

et al. 2013

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Butterflies have some roles in the environment, that is, as pollinator and bioindicator. Habitat is one of important factors to support butterflies' growth. The aim of this research was to describe butterflies' diversity in some green open spaces in Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia. Direct observations of butterflies diversity, vegetation structures and abiotic factors in Brawijaya University, Jalan Veteran, Jalan Jakarta, and Velodrom Green Open Spaces were conducted on June 2012. Sampling took place in each site by using cruising method in three-times observation: at 07.00, 11.00 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. The data were analyzed by statistical descriptive using Microsoft Excel 2007 and PAST. The results showed that the butterflies' composition in all sites were dominated by Delias sp., Leptosia nina, and Eurema venusta. The diversity index of all sites showed moderate rank that indicates community equilibrium in the environments was still good. In this case, Velodrom Green Open Space has the highest diversity index, which is about 2,199. Brawijaya University and Jalan Jakarta Green Open Spaces have a high similarity index based on Morisita Index. The highest abundance of butterflies is observed at 11.00-12.30 a.m. Delias sp. and L. nina have temporal spread all day long, while E. venusta does merely in daylight.

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Variation in butterfly diversity and unique species richness along different habitats in Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, Tripura, northeast India

Cited by 25 publications

References 24 publications

Butterfly Species Diversity in Protected and Unprotected Habitat of Ise Forest Reserve, Ise Ekiti, Ekiti State

Butterfly Species Diversity in Protected and Unprotected Habitat of Ise Forest Reserve, Ise Ekiti, Ekiti State

Cuticular hydrocarbons as a tool for the identification of insect species: Puparial cases from Sarcophagidae

Butterflies Diversity in Brawijaya University, Veteran, Jakarta and Velodrom Green Open Space

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