Morphological and functional convergence in neotropical skipper butterflies
Public support
Provider
Czech Science Foundation
Programme
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Call for proposals
SGA0202600005
Main participants
Biologické centrum AV ČR, v. v. i.
Contest type
VS - Public tender
Contract ID
26-21842O
Alternative language
Project name in Czech
Morphological and functional convergence in neotropical skipper butterflies
Annotation in Czech
This project investigates the macroecological and functional drivers of the evolution of recurrent phenotypes in Eudaminae butterflies. We aim to assess the full phenotypic spectrum of the subfamily and delimit concrete species groups having convergent phenotypes within the morphospace. By integrating species distribution modelling, climatic niche analysis and predation diversity estimates, we will test whether convergent phenotypic rings are linked to environmental factors, geographic region or are indeed predation driven. Additionally, we will assess how morphological diversity translates into flight performance through high-speed videography, exploring the relationship between flight kinematics, morphology, and predation defence in the context of repeated convergent evolution. This study offers novel insights into how selective pressures shape both convergent phenotypic evolution and functional traits, contributing to our understanding of adaptive evolution in diverse butterfly communities.
Scientific branches
R&D category
ZV - Basic research
OECD FORD - main branch
10618 - Ecology
OECD FORD - secondary branch
10616 - Entomology
OECD FORD - another secondary branch
10602 - Biology (theoretical, mathematical, thermal, cryobiology, biological rhythm), Evolutionary biology
CEP - equivalent branches <br>(according to the <a href="http://www.vyzkum.cz/storage/att/E6EF7938F0E854BAE520AC119FB22E8D/Prevodnik_oboru_Frascati.pdf">converter</a>)
EA - Morphology and cytology<br>EG - Zoology<br>EH - Ecology - communities
Solution timeline
Realization period - beginning
May 1, 2026
Realization period - end
Dec 31, 2029
Project status
Z - Beginning multi-year project
Latest support payment
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Data delivery to CEP
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data delivery code
CEP26-GA0-GN-R
Data delivery date
Apr 30, 2026
Finance
Total approved costs
4,393 thou. CZK
Public financial support
4,393 thou. CZK
Other public sources
0 thou. CZK
Non public and foreign sources
0 thou. CZK