Guia ilustrado de Nymphalidae (Lepidoptera) da coleção zoológica da Universidade Federal de Goiás (ZUFG)

Abstract

Butterflies are responsible for pollinating plants and are also one of the most appreciated groups of insects. From zoological collections, it is possible to study and preserve local biodiversity. In this context, the objective of this work was to develop the first illustrated guide to the Nymphalidae species present in the Zoological Collection of the Federal University of Goiás (ZUFG). The collection contains 604 pinned specimens, belonging to 57 genera of nymphalids, originating from 11 cities in the state of Goiás. This study proposes the development of an identification guide for butterflies found in the state of Goiás, Brazil. All species were illustrated, and information about their known biology was included in a guide in Portuguese. The aim is thus to expand the knowledge safeguarded at the university to the general public, especially for Elementary and High School students.