Analysis reveals distinct butterfly activity patterns correlated with temperature changes, indicating biotic and abiotic influences on community structure.
Key Points
Butterfly activity increased during warmer hours and seasons, with low overlap in species activity.
Over 1000 individuals from 222 species were sampled across two years in a hyperdiverse ecosystem.
Analysis compared community dynamics at diel and seasonal scales using Pollard walks for sampling.
Findings highlight the significance of incorporating temporal aspects in understanding tropical biodiversity.