Biodiversity Insights: Exploring Butterfly and Moth Species in Humid and Dry Fields
This study investigates the diverse insect populations in both humid and dry field habitats across the US, focusing on butterflies, moths, and various species from the Syrphidae and Apidae families. We examine substrate types, including Stellaria, Saponaria, and Dianthus, while distinguishing between different Silene types and other undetermined plant and insect interactions. The findings offer valuable insights into the ecological dynamics of these fields and the factors influencing the distribution of Lepidoptera and pollinators in these environments.
Biodiversity Insights: Exploring Butterfly and Moth Species in Humid and Dry Fields
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Nude substrate Humid fields Butterflies Syrphidae Dry fields Fields US Apidae Moths MvSspA MvSa MvSv1 (1) MvLfj MvSlem MvSot (2) MvSn (3) MvSd MvSl MvLfc (4) MvSv2 Stellaria Saponaria Gypsophila (+ Dianthus) Dianthus Silene type 1 Silene type 2 Lychnis Undetermined MvSoff MvDsp (5) MvDc MvStel