INVENTARISASI KUPU-KUPU RHOPALOCERA PADA DUA KAWASAN BERBEDA DI PROVINSI RIAU

ABSTRACT : Rhopalocera butterfly is an organism that has a beautiful morphology and an important role in nature. However, the types of butterflies are still not widely known, especially in Riau Province. The aim of this study was to identify the types of butterflies in different areas in Riau Province. The method used is exploration by directly catching butterflies using insect nets. The sample is then preserved in the form of an insectarium. Then identified based on the character of the head, thorax, wings and abdomen. The results obtained as many as 47 species and 363 individuals of butterflies. There are as many as 18 species of the same butterfly from the two regions. Types and individuals of butterflies from the two regions are dominated by the family Nymphalidae. Keywords: Butterfly, Rhopalocera, Riau Province