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Evolutionary history and interspecific gene flow in six Coenonympha butterfly species in Europe Histoire évolutive et flux de gène entre six espèces de papillons du genre Coenonympha en Europe

open access: yesInsect Conservation and Diversity, Volume 19, Issue 1, Page 72-83, January 2026.
We analysed genomic data from six closely related Coenonympha butterflies to explore their diversification history across Europe. Despite widespread secondary gene flow, the six species remain genetically distinct, even in areas where their distribution ranges overlap.
Thibaud Camizuli   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Climate-induced changes in the phenotypic plasticity of the Heath Fritillary, Melitaea athalia (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Entomology, 2016
Recently a large number of studies have reported an increase in the variability in the climate, which affects behavioural and physiological adaptations in a broad range of organisms.
Edit JUHÁSZ   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cunoniaceae, nuevo registro de familia de plantas hospederas para los géneros altoandinos Penaincisalia y Micandra (Lycaenidae: Theclinae: Eumaeini)

open access: yesRevista Peruana de Biología, 2022
Orugas de dos especies altoandinas de Eumaeini (Lycaenidae: Theclinae) fueron halladas consumiendo hojas de Weinmannia crassifolia Ruiz & Pav., 1802 (Cunoniaceae). La colecta se realizó usando la técnica de colecta por golpeo.
Christophe Faynel, Robert K. Robbins
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of elevation and microclimatic temperatures on butterfly–flower interaction networks in a Mediterranean mountain range

open access: yesInsect Conservation and Diversity, Volume 19, Issue 1, Page 93-105, January 2026.
We tested how elevation and microclimate influenced butterfly–flower interaction networks at the hottest time of year in a Mediterranean mountain range. Interactions were dominated at all sites by one or two abundant butterfly and flower species, but butterfly networks were more robust to plant species loss at higher elevations. Nectar availability may
Mario Álamo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Variation in the morphology of the wings of the endangered grass-feeding butterfly Coenonympha oedippus (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) in response to contrasting habitats

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Entomology, 2018
At the southern limit of its range the endangered butterfly Coenonympha oedippus inhabits grasslands (wet, dry) that differ significantly in the abundance of its larval hostplants (wet > dry) and mean annual air temperature (wet < dry).
Jure JUGOVIC   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Phylogeny, systematics and evolution of mimicry patterns in Neotropical limenitidine butterflies

open access: yesSystematic Entomology, Volume 51, Issue 1, January‐March 2026.
The most comprehensive phylogeny for Adelpha reveals that it is not monophyletic, supporting the description of the new genus Adelphina for the alala‐group. The rate of mimicry evolution increases towards the tropics, consistent with the hypothesis of stronger biotic interactions near the equator.
Erika Páez V.   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

More complex than expected: Cold hardiness and the concentration of cryoprotectants in overwintering larvae of five Erebia butterflies (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Entomology, 2017
Understanding the factors restricting the distribution of some insect species to high altitudes is hindered by poor knowledge of temporal changes in their cold hardiness during overwintering.
Pavel VRBA   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Quantitative Support for the Metabolic Load Hypothesis: Metabolic Rate Measures Reveal Host‐Dependent Growth Costs in a Polyphagous Herbivore

open access: yesEcology and Evolution, Volume 15, Issue 12, December 2025.
The metabolic load hypothesis was tested in Polygonia c‐album caterpillars by comparing metabolic costs across three host plants. Larvae feeding on a chemically challenging host showed higher energy demands per unit of growth and reduced performance.
Katharina Schneider   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The complete mitochondrial genome of the Madagascar mother-of-pearl butterfly Salamis anteva (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)

open access: yesMitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2019
The Madagascar mother-of-pearl (Salamis anteva) is a leaf-mimicking butterfly endemic to forests in southern Madagascar. Genome skimming by Illumina sequencing permitted assembly of a complete S. anteva circular mitogenome of 15,201 bp consisting of 80.6%
Melanie M. L. Lalonde, Jeffrey M. Marcus
doaj   +1 more source

Quantitative evidence for spatial variation in the biennial life cycle of the mountain butterfly Erebia euryale (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) in the Czech Republic

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Entomology, 2015
Erebia euryale (Esper, 1805) is a montane-zone representative of a Holarctic butterfly genus the species of which occur mainly in alpine areas. As in many mountain insects, E.
Irena KLECKOVA   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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