Levantamento de borboletas frugívoras (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) na Serra da Mesa, Goiás

Abstract

Understanding the distribution of biological diversity is essential for any conservation strategy. In the context of Neotropical ecosystems, biodiversity records for the Cerrado are limited, and vast areas of the state of Goiás remain unassessed in terms of their fauna and flora. To help fill this gap, a survey of fruit-feeding butterflies of the family Nymphalidae was conducted in the Vale da Serra da Mesa region, rural zone of Niquelândia (GO). Passive sampling was carried out in July, August, October, and November 2024 using modified Van Someren-Rydon traps, which were deployed in the field for two days and checked every 24 hours. Captured specimens were euthanized, properly prepared, photographed, and incorporated into the entomological collection of the Federal University of Goiás (UFG). A total of 52 Nymphalidae butterflies were collected, distributed across 14 genera, with higher abundance recorded during the dry months. In addition to a species list organized by tribe and subfamily, this study provides dorsal and ventral photographs of all collected individuals, aiming to support future research and conservation initiatives focused on the biodiversity of the Cerrado.