Species conservation profile of moths (Insecta, Lepidoptera) from Azores, Portugal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The few remnants of Azorean native forests harbour a unique set of endemic moths (Insecta, Lepidoptera), some of them under severe long term threats due to small sized habitats or climatic changes. In this contribution, we present the IUCN Red List profiles of 34 endemic moths to the Azorean archipelago, including species belonging to two diverse families: Noctuidae (11 species) and Crambidae (eight species). The objective of this paper is to assess all endemic Azorean moth species and advise on possible future research and conservation actions critical for the long-trem survival of the most endangered species.

New information

Most species have a large distribution (i.e. 58% occur in at least four islands), very large extent of occurrence (EOO) and a relatively la

SUBMITTER: Borges PAV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5919917 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature