Colour selection in Lantana camara L. blooms: A study on butterfly attraction
Flower colour is a crucial factor influencing pollinator-plant interactions. Lantana camara L., a popular ornamental plant, attracts various butterfly species. The present study was conducted in Serampore, Hooghly, West Bengal, India, spanning a period of one year from June 2022 to May 2023. This s...
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Flower colour is a crucial factor influencing pollinator-plant interactions. Lantana camara L., a popular ornamental plant, attracts various butterfly species. The present study was conducted in Serampore, Hooghly, West Bengal, India, spanning a period of one year from June 2022 to May 2023. This study investigates the preferences of some butterfly species for flowers of a certain colour and the choice of Lantana camara flowers as nectar sources. L. camara is known for its vibrant and diverse colour variations, making it an ideal candidate for attracting various pollinators. Through field observations and controlled experiments, we aimed to identify if certain butterfly species exhibit distinct colour preferences when foraging on Lantana blooms. Our preliminary findings suggest that different butterfly species display varying degrees of colour selectivity, with some showing a preference for warm colour within the L. camara spectrum. These initial insights provide a foundation for further research into the intricate relationship between butterfly species and floral coloration. Understanding the nuanced preferences of butterflies for L. camara flowers can contribute to the development of targeted conservation and gardening practices aimed at supporting specific butterfly populations. This study offers a valuable starting point for future investigations into the broader implications of floral colour preferences in pollinator ecology.
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| spelling | doaj-art-a2bc725a293d48258d356bea2b3f0b982024-12-04T16:43:14ZengSociety of Land Measurements and Cadastre from Transylvania (SMTCT)Nova Geodesia2810-27542024-12-014410.55779/ng44236Colour selection in Lantana camara L. blooms: A study on butterfly attractionMd. Abu Imran MALLICK0Uttam GUPTA1West Bengal State University, Department of Zoology, Berunanpukuria, North 24 Parganas Malikapur Berunanpukuria, Barasat, Kolkata, West Bengal-700126West Bengal State University, Department of Zoology, Berunanpukuria, North 24 Parganas Malikapur Berunanpukuria, Barasat, Kolkata, West Bengal-700126 Flower colour is a crucial factor influencing pollinator-plant interactions. Lantana camara L., a popular ornamental plant, attracts various butterfly species. The present study was conducted in Serampore, Hooghly, West Bengal, India, spanning a period of one year from June 2022 to May 2023. This study investigates the preferences of some butterfly species for flowers of a certain colour and the choice of Lantana camara flowers as nectar sources. L. camara is known for its vibrant and diverse colour variations, making it an ideal candidate for attracting various pollinators. Through field observations and controlled experiments, we aimed to identify if certain butterfly species exhibit distinct colour preferences when foraging on Lantana blooms. Our preliminary findings suggest that different butterfly species display varying degrees of colour selectivity, with some showing a preference for warm colour within the L. camara spectrum. These initial insights provide a foundation for further research into the intricate relationship between butterfly species and floral coloration. Understanding the nuanced preferences of butterflies for L. camara flowers can contribute to the development of targeted conservation and gardening practices aimed at supporting specific butterfly populations. This study offers a valuable starting point for future investigations into the broader implications of floral colour preferences in pollinator ecology. https://novageodesia.ro/index.php/ng/article/view/236butterfly speciescolour preferenceforaging behaviourL. camarapollinators |
| spellingShingle | Md. Abu Imran MALLICK Uttam GUPTA Colour selection in Lantana camara L. blooms: A study on butterfly attraction Nova Geodesia butterfly species colour preference foraging behaviour L. camara pollinators |
| title | Colour selection in Lantana camara L. blooms: A study on butterfly attraction |
| title_full | Colour selection in Lantana camara L. blooms: A study on butterfly attraction |
| title_fullStr | Colour selection in Lantana camara L. blooms: A study on butterfly attraction |
| title_full_unstemmed | Colour selection in Lantana camara L. blooms: A study on butterfly attraction |
| title_short | Colour selection in Lantana camara L. blooms: A study on butterfly attraction |
| title_sort | colour selection in lantana camara l blooms a study on butterfly attraction |
| topic | butterfly species colour preference foraging behaviour L. camara pollinators |
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