Essays about: "butterflies"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 44 essays containing the word butterflies.

  1. 21. Before speciation: adaptive evolution of diapause regulation in common wood-white butterflies (Leptidea sinapis)

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Luis Leal; [2017]
    Keywords : Leptidea sinapis; diapause; direct development;

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  3. 22. Linear movement and habitat boundary response by butterflies in power line corridors

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Axel Linder; [2017]
    Keywords : power line corridors; PLC; edge response; linear movement; butterflies; conservation; semi-natural grassland;

    Abstract : Sweden’s semi-natural grasslands and pastures have decreased radically during the 1900s, leading to a loss of butterfly populations and species associated with these habitats. Butterfly conservation efforts therefore should be concentrated towards finding suitable habitats that can either replace or support these lost habitats. READ MORE

  4. 23. Staden som habitat för vilda pollinerande insekter : en möjlig tillflykt för missgynnade arter

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Julia Serfezi; [2017]
    Keywords : solitärbi; humla; fjäril; blomfluga; blommande; nektarväxt;

    Abstract : Vilda pollinerande insekter spelar en viktig roll i upprätthållandet av såväl naturliga som konstgjorda, av människan skapade, landskap. De underhåller exempelvis pollineringen av blommande växter. Då insekter är mycket känsliga för miljöförändringar har deras biologiska mångfald och antal minskat under de senaste årtiondena. READ MORE

  5. 24. Habitat Preferences of the Woodland Brown (Lopinga achine) in South-East Sweden

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

    Author : Zahra Moradinour; [2016]
    Keywords : L. achine; butterfly; woodland; habitat factors; movement behavoiour;

    Abstract : As a result of changes in grass sward composition and vegetation structure, as well as overgrowth of trees and bushes in open areas, many woodland butterfly species have declined across Europe. Lopinga achine is a flagship species of woodlands and it has gone extinct from several habitats in Europe. READ MORE

  6. 25. From coca to butterflies: Managing Natural Resources for Post-Conflict Peacebuilding. A Case Study of Otanche Community, Colombia.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Ani Mosulishvili; [2016]
    Keywords : peacebuilding; natural resource management; sustainable livelihoods; social capital; post-conflict; Colombia.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Inspired by environmental peacebuilding literature, this research explores the peacebuilding potential of natural resources through a qualitative case study of a conflict-affected community’s transition of livelihood strategies from coca cultivation to butterfly farming. The fieldwork was carried out with peasant families in rural Otanche - a biodiversity-rich area that, besides the Colombian conflict, has been affected by illegal logging, illicit crops, and violence associated with emerald mining. READ MORE