Habitat of pre-hibernating larvae of the endangered butterfly Euphydryas aurinia (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae): What can be learned from vegetation composition and architecture?

Habitat of pre-hibernating larvae of the endangered butterfly Euphydryas aurinia (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae): What can be learned from vegetation composition and architecture?

Habitats of pre-hibernating gregarious larvae of the endangered Marsh Fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) were studied in field in Western Bohemia, Czech Republic. The species inhabits moist seminatural meadows managed by light grazing and haymaking; the only local host plant is Succisa praten...

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Main Authors: Martin KONVICKA, Vladimir HULA, Zdenek FRIC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2003-09-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
Subjects:
melitaeini
butterfly conservation
succisa pratensis
grassland vegetation
habitat quality
ordination
larval distribution
Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200303-0002_Habitat_of_pre-hibernating_larvae_of_the_endangered_butterfly_Euphydryas_aurinia_Lepidoptera_Nymphalidae_Wh.php

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