Observations on the biology of two butterfly species (Lepidoptera) in forests of the Mamaku Plateau, North Island, New Zealand

1984/01/01 by Taylor, Graeme A. S.
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Abstract

Observations on habitat use, behaviour, activity and numbers of Helm's butterfly, Dodonidia helmsii and the Australian painted lady, Cynthia kershawi in forests of the Mamaku Plateau are given.D. helmsii was most common where sedges (Gahnia paucifo.lia)were abundant and was on the wing in late December-early January.C.

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