Microhabitat requirements of caterpillars of the critically endangered butterfl y Chazara briseis (L.) (Nymphalidae, Satyrinae) in the Czech Republic

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angličtina

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Microhabitat requirements of caterpillars of the critically endangered butterfl y Chazara briseis (L.) (Nymphalidae, Satyrinae) in the Czech Republic

Original language description

We report the larval microhabitat preferences of the critically endangered Hermit butterfl y, Chazara briseis (L.) (Nymphalidae, Satyrinae), from a population inhabiting steep basaltic hills of the Ceske Stredohori highlands, Czech Republic. Based on field records of 61 pre-pupation larvae, we argue that they require dry, south to south-west exposed slopes containing short tufts of their fescue host-plants (Festuca ovina L. agg.) growing on exposed bedrock. These conditions have been maintained by traditional sheep grazing, recently supplemented by trampling along tourist paths. These preferences are practically identical to those found in an earlier study near Halle an der Saale, Germany, situated 180 km to the northeast. Despite the larval preference for short-sward vegetation, C. briseis also requires taller-sward and even shrubby patches providing nectar and shelter for adults. Heterogeneity of conditions is also necessary for several co-occurring endangered insects, including Lep

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Type

J_x - Unclassified - Peer-reviewed scientific article (Jimp, Jsc and Jost)

CEP classification

EG - Zoology

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Project

Result was created during the realization of more than one project. More information in the Projects tab.

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P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)<br>Z - Vyzkumny zamer (s odkazem do CEZ)

Publication year

2009

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Nota Lepidopterologica

ISSN

0342-7536

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Volume of the periodical

32

Issue of the periodical within the volume

1

Country of publishing house

DE - GERMANY

Number of pages

8

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