Page 13 - ABSTRACT_SRD_2021
P. 13
Science, Marine and Environment
DIVERSITY OF LEPIDOPTERA IN URBAN PARKS AT PASIR GUDANG, JOHOR
Sharifah Fatin Naqliah binti Syed Nisranshah , Nurulhuda binti Zakaria
1
1*
1
Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu,
21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia.
*Corresponding author: nurul_huda@umt.edu.my
Urban parks are a valuable habitat for Lepidoptera, who are often neglected despite their
potential role as pollinators and important food source for small animals. Lepidoptera in
urban parks in Pasir Gudang are still under-studied. Yet, there is no publication on
Lepidoptera in these urban parks. The objectives of this study were to determine and to
STUDENT RESEARCH DAY 2021 Survey (VES) method was used to capture the Lepidoptera from February 2021 until STUDENT RESEARCH DAY 2021
compare the diversity of Lepidoptera in three urban parks (Laman Rekreasi Sungai
Buluh, Tasik Dahlia and Taman Bandar) at Pasir Gudang, Johor. Visual Encounter
v
April 2021. Four sampling sessions were conducted for each study site. A total of nine
species from 117 individuals comprised of family Pieridae (43%), Nymphalidae (29%)
and Lycaenidae (28%) were recorded from this study. The most abundant species were
Zizula hylax and Elymnias hypermnestra, while Leptosia nina was the least abundant.
The results from this study illustrated that the diversity of Lepidoptera have established
in these three urban parks. Diversity of Lepidoptera in Tasik Dahlia showed a significant
different with the other two study sites. The findings from this study could be useful as a
baseline data for future research and conservation management of the order Lepidoptera
around the urban parks and indirectly can support the sustainable development of the
urban parks.
Keyword: Community, butterfly, VES, gardens, insect.
5