Open AccessMorphometric Analysis of Some Nymphalidae Butterflies (Rhopalocera) from the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP), Bengaluru, Karnataka
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
indian journal of ecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.236
H-Index - 7
ISSN - 0304-5250
DOI - 10.55362/ije/2022/3513
Subject(s) - nymphalidae , proboscis , biology , morphometrics , zoology , principal component analysis , ecology , butterfly , geography , artificial intelligence , computer science
The current study was carried out to delineate the interrelationship of Nymphalidae (brush-footed butterflies) viz., Ariadne merione, Danaus genutia, Europa core, Phalanta phalantha Tirumala limiace and in and around Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP), Bengaluru, Karnataka. To understand morphometrics of Nymphalidae, measurement of the body, proboscis, antenna, wings, and legs of these butterflies was carried out and analyzed. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was performed for nine variables to examine the principle variable components among the species. The first Principal Component accounted for 84.70% between females and 87.30% between males, followed by the second PCA. Thus, we conclude that morphometric analysis of the five species revealed the importance of interspecies descriptions in characterizing the butterfly species and would also help in conserving the species.