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September 5, 2025Open Access

Elevational patterns in two groups of micromoths (Lepidoptera: Pterophoridae, Alucitidae) in tropical forests of Mount Cameroon

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FGFernando P. GaonaSDSylvain DelabyeVMVincent Maicher

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Observational analysis reveals distinct elevational patterns in micromoth communities, highlighting biodiversity challenges.

Key Points

  • Mid-elevational diversity peaks in Alucitidae mimic trends seen in other tropical moths.
  • Pterophoridae displayed an unusual increase in species richness with elevation, differing from common patterns.
  • Community composition showed strong turnover with elevation, indicating significant environmental filtering.
  • Findings call for better conservation strategies to protect vulnerable highland species under climate change.

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Gaona et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb3d4e2b87ece8dc955dcahttps://doi.org/10.1101/2025.08.23.671935
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