Naslov
Wanted! Dead or alive : The tale of the Brown's Grayling (Pseudochazara amymone)
(Wanted! Dead or aliv e: The tale of the Brown's Grayling (Pseudochazara amymone))

Autori
Verovnik, Rudi ; Popović, Miloš ; Šašić, Martina ; Cuvelier Sylvain ; Maes, Dirk

Izvornik
Journal of insect conservation (1366-638X) 18 (2014), 4; 675-682

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Lepidoptera; Nymphalidae; Satyrinae; threatened species; Maxent; species distribution model

Sažetak
The Brown's Grayling (Pseudochazara amymone) is one of the most enigmatic and sought after species among European butterflies. Hiding its exact distribution for almost 40 years with the idea of protecting it, resulted in an increasing collector's interest, with market prices reaching up to 1000 euro for a single female after its discovery in Albania. Aiming to demystify this butterfly and enable entomologists and conservationists to see the species in nature, we provide detailed information on its distribution in south- eastern Albania. In addition, we modelled the potential species distribution to facilitate further surveys within its potential range. The modelled range of P. amymone is highly fragmented stretching from the central part of eastern Albania to northern Greece and is strongly bound to ophiolite geological strata. The species was re-assessed as Endangered according to the IUCN criteria, with a predicted population decline due to construction of hydroelectric power plants in one of the locations. We argue that hiding valuable information regarding threatened insect species may have negative effects and we advocate publishing available distribution data so that conservation measures may be undertaken where and when necessary.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija

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