Borboletas (Papilionoidea e Hesperioidea) da Reserva Jequitibá, Elísio Medrado, Ba

Abstract

The butterfly fauna in northeastern biomes is practically unknown. Currently for the entire state, only two studies were conducted in the Atlantic, however, nine species occupy the category of endangered. Seeking to enhance the knowledge of the lepidopterofauna of Atlantic Forest of Bahia, is inventoried as to the richness of Papilionoidea and Hesperioidea, Reserva Jequitibá, an environmentally protected area, located in the Serra da Jibóia, Elísio Medrado. Butterflies were sampled between April to June, and between September to December 2010, totaling 15 field trips. The samplings were carried out by one person along all habitats and the butterflies were caught with entomological nets. The fieldwork was conducted from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a total sampling effort of 90 hours. Between September to December, 15 traps baited with a fermented mixture of banana and sugar cane juice placed in forest gaps. Obtained a list of 107 species of butterflies belonging to six families, 17 species of Hesperiidae, 02 Papilionidae, 07 Pieridae, 15 Lycaenidae, 04 Riodinidae and 62 Nymphalidae. The butterfly community was composed mainly by widespread species commonly found in open habitats and wide geographical distribution, however, several species typical of forested areas are also present. No endangered butterfly was recorded.