Butterflies of two atlantic forest conservation units from Paraíba state, northeast of Brazil

A comprehensive inventory of butterfly species in two Atlantic Forest Conservation Units in Paraíba, Brazil, revealed 212 species, including seven new records for northeast Brazil and 48 for the state. The study, conducted over multiple expeditions from 2013 to 2015 with additional sampling in 2021, employed Van Someren-Rydon traps and entomological nets. Hesperiidae was the most diverse family, followed by Nymphalidae and Riodinidae. Notably, the Critically Endangered subspecies Morpho menelaus eberti was recorded, underscoring the importance of protecting these forest remnants for biodiversity conservation. The findings highlight the need for targeted management and monitoring actions to safeguard butterflies and other invertebrates in the region.

Gualberto, E. P., Medeiros, A. D. d., & Kerpel, S. M. (2024). Butterflies of two atlantic forest conservation units from Paraíba state, northeast of Brazil. EntomoBrasilis, 17, e1068. https://doi.org/10.12741/ebrasilis.v17.e1068