Original scientific paper
Contribution to the butterfly fauna (Hesperioidea & Papilionoidea) of the Velebit Mountain, Croatia
I. Mihoci
M. Šašić
M. Vuković
Abstract
During the years 2005 and 2006, 106 butterfly species were identified on Mt. Velebit. The estimated distribution, diversity and biogeographical characteristics of each species are presented in this paper as well as a comparison between recently estimated butterfly fauna and that identified in the past century. Current check-list of 137 butterflies from Mt. Velebit is contained in the Appendix.
Keywords
butterflies; fauna; distribution; diversity; protection; Mt. Velebit
Hrčak ID:
13523
URI
Publication date:
31.3.2007.
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