Title: Ecological correlates of distribution change and range shift in butterflies
Abstract: Insect Conservation and DiversityVolume 4, Issue 4 p. 239-246 Ecological correlates of distribution change and range shift in butterflies NIINA MATTILA, NIINA MATTILA Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Centre of Excellence in Evolutionary Research, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, FinlandSearch for more papers by this authorVEIJO KAITALA, VEIJO KAITALA Department of Biological and Environmental Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandSearch for more papers by this authorATTE KOMONEN, ATTE KOMONEN Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Centre of Excellence in Evolutionary Research, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, FinlandSearch for more papers by this authorJUSSI PÄIVINEN, JUSSI PÄIVINEN Natural Heritage Services of Metsähallitus, Jyväskylä, FinlandSearch for more papers by this authorJANNE S. KOTIAHO, JANNE S. KOTIAHO Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Centre of Excellence in Evolutionary Research, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland Natural History Museum, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, FinlandSearch for more papers by this author NIINA MATTILA, NIINA MATTILA Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Centre of Excellence in Evolutionary Research, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, FinlandSearch for more papers by this authorVEIJO KAITALA, VEIJO KAITALA Department of Biological and Environmental Science, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FinlandSearch for more papers by this authorATTE KOMONEN, ATTE KOMONEN Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Centre of Excellence in Evolutionary Research, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, FinlandSearch for more papers by this authorJUSSI PÄIVINEN, JUSSI PÄIVINEN Natural Heritage Services of Metsähallitus, Jyväskylä, FinlandSearch for more papers by this authorJANNE S. KOTIAHO, JANNE S. KOTIAHO Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Centre of Excellence in Evolutionary Research, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland Natural History Museum, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, FinlandSearch for more papers by this author First published: 15 March 2011 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-4598.2011.00141.xCitations: 49 Atte Komonen, Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Centre of Excellence in Evolutionary Research, PO Box 35, 40014, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland. E-mail: [email protected] Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Abstract Abstract 1. In order to be effective custodians of biodiversity, one must understand what ecological characteristics predispose species to population decline, range contraction, and, eventually, to extinction. 2. The present paper analyses distribution change (area of occupancy) and range shift (extent and direction) of the threatened and non-threatened butterfly species in Finland, and identifies species-specific ecological characteristics promoting changes in distribution and range. 3. Overall, the range of butterflies has shifted along the climatic isotherms, suggesting that climate change has influenced species’ ranges. Interestingly, though, threatened species have moved very little and not to any consistent direction. 4. The most obvious pattern observed is that ecological specialisation, be it at larval or at adult stage, promotes distribution decline. The analysis further revealed that poor dispersal ability and large body size predispose species to distribution decline. 5. Species ecological traits influence their susceptibility to distribution change and range shift. Thus, as a result of climate change, biological communities may become over-represented by highly dispersive generalists. It is argued that with the kind of ecological information provided here, managers should become proactive and initiate the necessary measures for conservation of species when their populations are still viable instead of reacting only to the imminent extinction risk when it already may be too late. Citing Literature Volume4, Issue4November 2011Pages 239-246 RelatedInformation
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-03-15
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