Norradihah Ismail
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia
Title: Butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) of Endau Rompin National Park, Johor, Malaysia inclusive of twenty-seven new records
Biography
Biography: Norradihah Ismail
Abstract
Studies on diversity of butterflies (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) of Endau Rompin Johor National Park had been reported since 1987 with the latest report being published in 2013. The most recent study conducted in the eastern part of the park from February 2014 to July 2015. The sampling was conducted along 2 line transects applying two methods: Manual collection using aerial net and baited trap using rotten fruits. A total of 131 species comprising 491 individuals from five families recorded and 27 new records for Endau Rompin Johor National Park were recorded. The value of species diversity index of Shannon-Weiner (H’) is 4.123 and Shannon-Weiner species evenness index (E’) is 0.4713. Thus, the result indicates the diversity of butterfly in the park is high. This paper provides a first comprehensive checklist of all butterfly species present in Endau Rompin Johor National Park through previous reports and the current study conducted from 1985 to 2015. It could be concluded that Endau Rompin Johor National Park is a rich diversity spot for butterfly fauna. Therefore, conservation effort and further research are highly recommended.