Behaviour and natural history of Greta oto in captivity (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Ithomiinae).
1996; Association for Tropical Lepidoptera; Volume: 7; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
ISSN
2575-9256
Autores Tópico(s)Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
ResumoThe life cycle of Greta oto (Hewitson) (Nymphalidae: Ithomiinae) and the suitability of various foodplants are described. Its behaviour in captiviy is discussed. The ability of this species and other butterflies to display apparently natural behaviour and breed in a small greenhouse emphasises the value of captive populations for behavioural research as well as for public exhibition.
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