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VOL. 10, ISSUE 11 (2025)
Diversity of butterflies (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea) in pelangai kaciak, West Sumatra, Indonesia
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Astri Permata Sari Tofri, Dahelmi, Mairawita, Taufik Rahman
Abstract
Butterflies play a vital role in natural
ecosystems as agents of plant pollination and bioindicators of environmental
change. Butterfly species richness may be declining due to increasing
deforestation and forest conversion. This study aims to identify the diversity
of butterflies found in Pelangai Kaciak, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Sampling was
carried out in August 2024. The butterflies were caught using insect nets
method. A total of 265 individuals were obtained consisting of 46 species
belonging to 35 genera and five families. The largest number of species found
in the Nymphalidae family (23 species), followed by Pieridae (eight species),
Papilionidae (six species), Hesperiidae (five species), and Lycaenidae (four
species). The most common species found was Junonia atlites from the
Nymphalidae family. Among the 46 butterfly species obtained, there was one
species, namely Troides amphrysus, one of the protected butterfly
species in Indonesia. The results of butterfly identification show high
diversity in the area research. The results of the butterfly identification
showed high diversity in the area.
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Pages:26-30
How to cite this article:
Astri Permata Sari Tofri, Dahelmi, Mairawita, Taufik Rahman "Diversity of butterflies (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea) in pelangai kaciak, West Sumatra, Indonesia". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 11, 2025, Pages 26-30
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