RESEARCH COMMUNICATION

FIRST TIME RECORD OF THE Junonia hierta (YELLOW PANSY, LEPIDOPTERA: NYMPHALIDAE) BADULLA DISTRICT IN SRI LANKA

Abstract

Butterflies select specific plant species to lay their eggs and the larval stage completely depends on the particular host plant to complete their life cycle. The distribution of butterflies in the island is governed principally by climate, topography and vegetation types. Some species are distributed island-wide, with differences in their relative abundance related to bioclimatic zones and other biotic factors. Some occur in more than one bioclimatic zone, while others are restricted in their distribution. In general, a higher species richness of butterflies occurs at the confluence of climatic zones. Yellow Pansy has still been recorded only in northern and northwestern provinces in Sri Lanka.

Keywords: Junonia hierta ,Yellow Pansy, Relative abundance, Host plant, Bioclimatic zone

How to Cite: Kumara,P.K.P.M.P, Nilanthi,R.M.R, (2017). FIRST TIME RECORD OF THE Junonia hierta (YELLOW PANSY, LEPIDOPTERA: NYMPHALIDAE) BADULLA DISTRICT IN SRI LANKA.WILDLANKA, 5(4):Pages 189-190

Published On:2017-12-31

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