Lepidopteran biodiversity of Ethiopia: current knowledge and future perspectives

By

Tujuba, Tesfu Fekensa
Sciarretta, Andrea
Hausmann, Axel
Atenafu Abate, Getnet

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2019

Original Publication

ZooKeys

Volume

882

Pages

87--125

Subjects

Africa , Butterflies , Checklist , DNA barcoding , endemic , Ethiopian moths

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.882.36634

 

Abstract

Lepidoptera is the second largest order of insects. Encompassing moths and butterflies, it is regarded as one of the most important components of biodiversity. Here, an updated comprehensive overview of Lepidoptera recorded in Ethiopia is presented, composed of 2,438 taxa in 48 families, of which 664 are endemic. Records were compiled from various literature sources and website databases. Although still being far from complete, this review provides important baseline data for understanding zoogeographic patterns and thus for undertaking effective conservation action. Further research on Ethiopian Lepidoptera is encouraged.