Journal of Species Research

  • 제14권4호
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  • Pages.404-433
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  • 2025
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  • 2234-7909(pISSN)
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  • 2713-8615(eISSN)
국립생물자원관 (The National Institute of Biological Resources)
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A preliminary study of the butterfly diversity in Arusha region, northern Tanzania: Part 1

  • Jae-Ho Ko (DASARI Research Institute of BioResources) ;
  • Sang Woo Jung (DASARI Research Institute of BioResources) ;
  • Yoon-Ho Kim (DASARI Research Institute of BioResources) ;
  • Sang bong Son (DASARI Research Institute of BioResources) ;
  • Julius D. Keyyu (Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute) ;
  • Neema E. Kilimba (Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute) ;
  • Ulziijargal Bayarsaikhan (Division of Life Sciences, College of Life Sciences and Bioengineering, Incheon National University)
  • 투고 : 2025.03.15
  • 심사 : 2025.06.19
  • 발행 : 2025.11.30
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초록

Tanzania is one of the most butterfly-diverse countries in Africa, hosting numerous endemic species due to its diverse habitats and climatic conditions. Despite the presence of high biomass within key national parks, such as Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro, and Manyara, studies on butterfly diversity in northern Tanzania remain fragmented and insufficient. To address this gap, we conducted a butterfly diversity survey in the Arusha region of northern Tanzania in 2024, collecting various butterfly species through field sampling. Additionally, specimens from northern Tanzania, housed at the Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI), were cataloged and photographed. As a result, we identified and recorded 82 species, belonging to 49 genera, 14 subfamilies, and five families in Arusha region. This study is the first in a series of publications specifically summarizing butterfly diversity in northern Tanzania, providing structured baseline data on the previously unorganized butterfly diversity in the Arusha region. Furthermore, it includes ecological information and photographic data for all examined species, along with detailed collection site information from the surveyed regions.

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We express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Jae-Shin Kang, Dr. Jae-Ho Lee, Dr. Hye-Woo Byun, and Dr. Rae Ha Jang from the National Institute of Biological Resources(NIBR), Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, Korea, for their invaluable support and assistance in organizing the field trip to Tanzania. We also extend our appreciation to the Tanzanian authorities, particularly Dr. Eblate E. Mjingo, Director general of the Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI), for granting permission to conduct surveys on insects biodiversity in Tanzania. Additionally, we sincerely thank Dr. Alain Pauly (associate researcher) and Mr. Wilfred Sengo (research assistant) for their assistance for providing valuable samples for this research. This work was supported by a grant from the National Institute of Biological Resources (NIBR), funded by the Ministry of Environment(MOE) of the Republic of Korea (NIBR202506203).

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