A survey of the rhopalocera (Lepidoptera) of Mt. Makiling, Laguna, Philippines

Creator

Binifacio F. Caybyab, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Issue Date

10-2000

Abstract

A survey of the butterflies (Rhopalocera, Lepidoptera) of Mount Makiling, University of the Philippines Los Baños, was conducted from March 14, 1990 to April 3, 1992. The modified Pollard's transect technique was utilized. the 26t-month survey yielded 145 species and subspecies of Rhopalocera comprising 74 genera in 8 families of the superfamily Papilionoidea and 16 genera from the family Hesperiidae of the superfamily Hesperiodea. Fourteen species and subspecies are new records for Luzon. These are all given as a taxonomic checklist herein provided.

Source or Periodical Title

The Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

14

Issue

2

Page

105-119

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Caybyab, Binifacio F., "A survey of the rhopalocera (Lepidoptera) of Mt. Makiling, Laguna, Philippines" (2000). Journal Article. 6289.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/6289

En – AGROVOC descriptors

LEPIDOPTERA; INSECTA; NEW SPECIES; NEW SUBSPECIES; NEW RECORDS; SPECIES CHECKLISTS; PHILIPPINES