Biological characteristics of critically endangered species of butterflies (Rhopalocera) in Croatian fauna

Abstract

Leptire (Lepidoptera) ubrajamo među najbrojnije i najraznolikije skupine životinja. Nažalost, pojačana urbanizacija, intenziviranje poljoprivredne proizvodnje kao i zarašćivanje livadnih površina - najvažnijih staništa leptira - posljedično utječu na pad brojnosti leptira. Iz tih razloga, izdvajamo osam kritično ugroženih vrsta danjih leptira unutar hrvatske faune svrstanih u četiri porodice. Opstanak populacija leptira, posebno vrsta unutar roda Phengaris, ovisi o tipu staništa i prisutnosti ovipozicijskih biljaka. Kako bi pratili status kritično ugroženih vrsta leptira, nužna su sustavna i kontinuirana istraživanja.Butterflies (Lepidoptera) are one of the largest and most diverse group of animals. Unfortunately, increased urbanization, intensification of agricultural production and overgrowth of meadow areas - the most important habitats of butterflies - have resulted in decline in the number of butterflies. For these reasons, we issue eight critically endangered species of butterflies (Rhopalocera) within Croatian fauna classified into four families. Survival of populations, especially species of the genus Phengaris, depends on habitat type and the presence of oviposition plants. In order to monitor the status of critically endangered butterfly species, systematic and continuous research is necessary

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