A5022138909- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Plant and animal studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Scarabaeidae Beetle Taxonomy and Biogeography
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Plant and soil sciences
- Fern and Epiphyte Biology
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Archaeological and Historical Studies
- Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
- Fish biology, ecology, and behavior
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Orthoptera Research and Taxonomy
- Classical Antiquity Studies
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Botanical Research and Applications
- Actinomycetales infections and treatment
- Botanical Research and Chemistry
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Insect Pheromone Research and Control
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Entomological Studies and Ecology
Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)
2016-2025
Universidade Federal de Pelotas
2023
Weatherford College
2023
Tower Semiconductor (Israel)
2023
Universidade Federal de Goiás
2020
Centro Universitário Adventista de São Paulo
2020
Universidade Santa Cecília
2012
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas
2012
Universidade Católica de Santos
2010
Universidade Federal do Paraná
2009
The butterfly family Nymphalidae contains some of the most important non-drosophilid insect model systems for evolutionary and ecological studies, yet history group has remained shrouded in mystery. We have inferred a robust phylogenetic hypothesis based on sequences 10 genes 235 morphological characters exemplars 400 540 valid nymphalid genera representing all major lineages family. By dating branching events, we infer that originated Cretaceous at 90 Ma, but ancestors 10–12 survived...
Abstract Hybridization allows adaptations to be shared among lineages and may trigger the evolution of new species 1,2 . However, convincing examples homoploid hybrid speciation remain rare because it is challenging demonstrate that hybridization was crucial in generating reproductive isolation 3 Here we combine population genomic analysis with quantitative trait locus mapping species-specific traits examine a case Heliconius butterflies. We show elevatus sympatric both parents has persisted...
The Atlantic Forest region (wide sense) includes very complex tropical environments, increasingly threatened by extensive anthropogenic conversion (>90%). Ecologically specialized, short-generation insects (butterflies) are evaluated here as indicators for monitoring community richness, landscape integrity, and sustainable resource use in the region. > 2100 butterfly species have been censused many sites over 35 years, giving comparable daily, weekly, monthly, long-term site lists. 21 most...
A generic-level phylogeny for the butterfly family Nymphalidae was produced by cladistic analysis of 234 characters from all life stages. The 95 species in matrix (selected 213 studied) represent important recognized lineages within this family. showed taxa grouping into six main lineages. basal branch is Libytheinae, with Danainae and Ithomiinae on next branch. remaining are grouped two branches: Heliconiinae-Nymphalinae, primarily flower-visitors (but including fruit-attracted Coeini);...
ABSTRACT Aim To evaluate frugivorous butterflies as indicators of forest disturbance in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Location The study area is located municipality Cotia, São Paulo State, south‐eastern Brazil (23°35′−23°50′ S, 46°45′−47°15′ W). Methods Sampling was done at four sites inside a large block, Morro Grande State Reserve, and five fragments an adjacent fragmented landscape. Butterflies were sampled with portable traps, baited fermented mixture banana sugar cane juice. carried...
Abstract Global biodiversity peaks in the tropical forests of Andes, a striking geological feature that has likely been instrumental generating by providing opportunities for both vicariant and ecological speciation. However, role these mountains diversification insects, which dominate biodiversity, poorly explored using phylogenetic methods. Here we study Andes evolution diverse Neotropical insect group, clearwing butterflies. We used dated species‐level phylogenies to investigate time...
Euptychia saltuensis Hayward, 1962, new synonym, currently regarded as a nomen dubium and possibly junior subjective synonym of Yphthimoides manasses (C. Felder & R. Felder, 1867), is here treated patricia (Hayward, 1957), based on morphological characters the male genitalia DNA barcode. The taxonomic status Y. re-examined, detailed redescription adult morphology, including genitalia, presented. Information distribution, habitat immature stages also provided. clearly distinct species...
Information about predation risks is critical for herbivorous insects, and natural selection favors their ability to detect predators before oviposition select enemy‐free foliage when offspring mortality risk high. Food plants are selected by ovipositing butterflies, survival frequently varies among because of variation in the presence predators. Eunica bechina butterflies oviposit on Caryocar brasiliense, an ant‐defended plant. Experiments with dried Camponotus Cephalotes ants pinned leaves...
Abstract The need for robust estimates of times divergence is essential downstream analyses, yet assessing this robustness still rare. We generated a time-calibrated genus-level phylogeny butterflies (Papilionoidea), including 994 taxa, up to 10 gene fragments and an unprecedented set 12 fossils host-plant node calibration points. compared marginal priors posterior distributions assess the relative importance former on latter. This approach revealed strong influence root age but most...
DnB (Database of nymphalids in Brazil) centralizes the state art all Nymphalidae species lists ever reported Brazil. Butterflies are diverse, ecologically relevant, charismatic, and effective flagships bioindicators for conservation. With about 850 described Brazil, is group with most stable taxonomy among three richest Neotropical butterfly families frequently used several biological disciplines as a model system. This study was developed from need an up-to-date, curated, throughout...
Recent reviews of data on worldwide insect decline include almost no information Brazil. We gathered evidence from literature searches and a survey sent to researchers, which 96 replied 56 provided publications. present 75 instances trends recorded over an average span 11 years for aquatic 22 terrestrial insects. These time-replicated samples expert opinion based long-term local collections. Most are butterflies, bees scarab beetles. Aquatic studies several orders, usually sorted genus or...
ABSTRACT Butterflies (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea) are among the most well‐studied organisms, with a vast literature covering their ecology, evolution, and natural history. However, many aspects of biology continue to be discovered rediscovered, including wild feeding behaviours, preferences, causes consequences. Here, we present describe photographic video records adult butterflies exploiting unusual sources, previously undocumented behaviours for some species, supporting history note...
ABSTRACT The Atlantic Forest region (wide sense) includes very complex tropical environments, increasingly threatened by extensive anthropogenic conversion (>90%). Ecologically specialized, short‐generation insects (butterflies) are evaluated here as indicators for monitoring community richness, landscape integrity, and sustainable resource use in the region. > 2100 butterfly species tegion have been censused many sites over 35 years, giving comparable daily, weekly, monthly, long‐tetm...
Larvae of the nymphalid butterfly Eunica bechina feed on young leaves Caryocar brasiliense, a shrub Brazilian savannah that is frequently visited by nectar-gathering ants. Eggs are not removed ants, but ant occupation plants affects oviposition behaviour butterflies. Adult females avoid laying eggs highly plant locations and visual cues were demonstrated to mediate Plant branches with artificial rubber ants significantly less infested than control circles. This first demonstration presence...
Abstract: As one of the world's prime megadiverse countries, Brazil holds an immense number terrestrial invertebrates. Current knowledge this biota is very heterogeneous. Several taxa are sufficiently well known to be used as indicators ecological integrity or endemism. The current Brazilian national and regional red lists include 130 invertebrate species, which 42% butterflies. These contingent on available knowledge, many that omitted certainly species at risk. Knowledge various biomes...
ABSTRACT Aim Most of the Atlantic Forest in Brazil occurs fragments various sizes. Previous studies indicate that forest fragmentation affects fruit‐feeding butterflies. Conservation strategies seek to preserve organisms are distributed high‐fragmented biomes need understand spatial distribution these across landscape. In view importance understanding fauna remnants, objective present work is investigate extent which diversity this group varies scales ranging from within‐forest patches...
Sertania Callaghan & Kaminski, gen. nov. is proposed for the Neotropical riodinid butterfly species “Emesis” guttata (Stichel, 1910). Both, morphological (wing shape pattern and characters in male genitalia) molecular data support this as a new genus distinct from all other described genera of Riodinidae. Based on morphology data, two subspecies were raised to status: jaibensis (Callaghan Soares, 2001), comb. nov., stat. lambedor (P. Jauffret, J. Jauffret Pessôa, 2008), In addition,...