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Does butterfly diversity predict moth diversity? Testing a popular taxon at local scales

Authors: Ricketts, T. H.; Daily, G. C.; Ehrlich, P. R.
Year: 2002
Journal: Biological Conservation, Vol. 103(3), pp. 361-370
Publisher: UNKNOWN
DOI: 10.1016/s0006-3207(01)00147-1
Keywords: DIVERSITY, LEPIDOPTERA, RMBL, SCALE

Abstract

Results suggest that butterflies are unlikely to be useful indicators of moth diversity at a local scale, phylogenetic relatedness is not a reliable criterion for selecting appropriate indicator taxa, and a habitat-based approach would more effectively conserve moth diversity in this landscape.

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