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Vertical stratification on a small scale: the distribution of fruit-feeding butterflies in a semi-deciduous Atlantic forest in Brazil

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Author(s):
Araujo, Poliana Felix [1] ; Freitas, Andre Victor Lucci [2, 3] ; Goncalves, Gleice Ane de Souza [4] ; Ribeiro, Danilo Bandini [5]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Mato Grosso do Sul, Programa Posgrad Ecol & Conservacao, Campo Grande, MS - USA
[2] Univ Estadual Campinas, Dept Biol Anim, Campinas - Brazil
[3] Univ Estadual Campinas, Inst Biol, Museu Zool, Campinas - Brazil
[4] Univ Fed Reconcavo Bahia, Setor Ciencias Biol, Lab Sistemat & Conservacao Insetos, Cruz Das Almas - Brazil
[5] Univ Fed Mato Grosso Sul UFMS, Inst Biociencias, Campo Grande, MS - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: Studies on Neotropical Fauna and Environment; v. 56, n. 1 FEB 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Recently, the availability of cheap and effective survey methods increased the number of forest canopy studies. Several studies have described butterfly communities in the upper forest stratum. However, these studies were all conducted in tall forests (20-60 m canopy height). Here we aim to assess the stratification of fruit-feeding butterfly species in two vertical strata of a semi-deciduous seasonal forest. In addition, we present a field guide to assist in future butterfly monitoring. This study was carried out in two areas of semi-deciduous seasonal forest in the Serra da Bodoquena National Park, Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil. Sampling monthly for a year both the, canopy and the understory, we recorded 4229 individuals of 65 species. The species community of fruit-feeding butterflies showed a clear vertical stratification. The composition differed significantly between the two vertical strata, with a higher species richness and abundance in the understory, but less diversity compared to the canopy. Species were distributed heterogeneously between the understory and the canopy in this forest of lower canopy height. Considering published literature of the Mato Grosso do Sul State, the Serra da Bodoquena is one of the most species rich areas with regard to fruit-feeding butterflies. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/50225-3 - Natural history, phylogeny and conservation of Neotropical Lepidoptera
Grantee:André Victor Lucci Freitas
Support Opportunities: BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Regular Research Grants