Richness and Abundance of Diurnal Butterflies (Insecta: Lepidoptera) in Disturbed Areas in the Central Andes of Colombia ; RIQUEZA Y ABUNDANCIA DE MARIPOSAS DIURNAS (INSECTA: LEPIDOPTERA) EN ÁREAS PERTURBADAS EN LOS ANDES CENTRALES DE COLOMBIA

In this study, we evaluated the abundance and richness of diurnal butterfly species in three vegetation types in the Central Andes of Colombia. Three surveys were conducted for each vegetation type, between December 2021 and January-February 2022, using two capture methods: an entomological net and a Van Someren-Rydon trap, the latter baited with decaying bananas and liquefied shrimp. We registered 725 specimens from six families, 21 subfamilies, and 179 species. The results showed the presence of indicator species in disturbed areas, such as Anarthia amathea amathea, Heliconius clysonymus clysonymus, Phoebis philea philea, Pyrisitia venusta aequatorialis, Spicauda simplicius, Hermeuptychia hermes, Heliconius melpomene, Adelpha alala alala, and Oxeoschistus simplex simplex. We also recorded species of the Heliconiinae subfamily endemic to the central cordillera, including Heliconius cydno cydnides and Heliconius erato chestertonii. High richness and abundance of butterflies were observed in this sub-andean region. However, we recommend conducting studies during the driest season of the year to ensure a greater representation of butterfly species. ; En este estudio, se evaluó la abundancia y riqueza de especies de mariposas diurnas en tres coberturas vegetales de un área ubicada en los Andes centrales de Colombia. Se realizaron tres muestreos en cada tipo de cobertura, entre diciembre de 2021 y enero-febrero de 2022, utilizando dos métodos de captura: jama entomológica y trampa Van Someren-Rydon, esta última cebada con banano en descomposición y camarón licuado. Se registraron 725 especímenes distribuidos en seis familias, 21 subfamilias y 179 especies. Los resultados evidenciaron la presencia de especies indicadoras de áreas perturbadas, como Anarthia amathea amathea, Heliconius clysonymus clysonymus, Phoebis philea philea, Pyrisitia venusta aequatorialis, Spicauda simplicius, Hermeuptychia hermes, Heliconius melpomene, Adelpha alala alala y Oxeoschistus simplex simplex. Se reportaron especies de la subfamilia ...