The other lepidoptera : moth conservation in Australia / Tim R. New
New, T. R.
2023
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Title The other lepidoptera : moth conservation in Australia / Tim R. New
Author New, T. R.
ISBN 9783031321030 (electronic bk.)
3031321030 (electronic bk.)
3031321022
9783031321023
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32103-0
Publication Details Cham : Springer, 2023.
Language English
Description 1 online resource
Item Number 10.1007/978-3-031-32103-0 doi
Call Number QL558
Dewey Decimal Classification 639.975780994
Summary Conservation interest in moths, by far the predominant components of Lepidoptera, lags far behind that for butterflies, for which conservation practice provides many well-established lessons for extension to their near relatives. The needs of moths are at least as great, but their greater richness and variety, and far poorer documentation of diversity and biology over much of the world contribute to this lack of attention. Australias rich moth fauna, largely endemic and of global interest, illustrates many of the problems of developing wider interest and support for moth conservation. Numerous species (perhaps half the total fauna) are undescribed, and many are ecological specialists in restricted and vulnerable environments over small parts of the continent. Establishing their conservation status and needs whilst accepting that foundation knowledge is highly incomplete and much species-focused conservation is impracticable provides complex problems in setting priorities, based largely on wider diversity and effective advocacy. Most Australian vegetation systems, from grassland to forest and from sea-level to alpine zones, have been eroded in extent and quality since European settlement, resulting in massive habitat changes for native insects and to leave fragmented (and commonly degraded) remnants in which moths and others may persist. Recent surveys continue to increase recorded moth richness, reveal local faunal peculiarities, and indicate how assemblage changes may mirror wider environmental changes. This book is an overview of advances in documenting and interpreting moth diversity and ecology, to show how information from better-studied moth faunas can help in planning conservation of Australias moths through measures such as understanding the moths themselves by increased surveys and study, the factors influencing their diversity and wellbeing, and how such threats may be countered through increased coordinated conservation interest, commitment and management.
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Intro
Preface
References
Acknowledgements
Contents
Chapter 1: Introducing Moth Variety and Diversity
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Richness and Variety
1.3 Distinguishing and Counting Species
1.4 Noticing Moth Diversity
References
Chapter 2: Moth Ecology and Conservation Importance
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Specialisation and Dietary Breadth
2.3 Moths as Pollinators
2.4 Variety in Feeding and Resources
References
Chapter 3: Moth Declines and the Need for Conservation
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Detecting and Assessing Species Declines

3.3 Changes in Moth Assemblages
3.4 Dealing with Rarity
References
Chapter 4: Causes for Concern: Habitat Change as the Major Imposed Threat to Moths
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Habitat Change
References
Chapter 5: Causes for Concern: Confounding Threats to Moths
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Chemical Pollution
5.3 Climate Change
5.4 Non-Native Species
5.5 Exploitation of Populations
5.6 Light Pollution
References
Chapter 6: Australiaś Moths and Their Habitats
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Accumulating Information
6.3 Features of Australiaś Moth Fauna
References

Chapter 7: A Closer Focus: Threats to Australiaś Moths
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Loss of Native Vegetation: A Key to Australian Moth Conservation
7.3 Fire
7.4 Climate Change
7.5 Pest Management
References
Chapter 8: Moth Flagships in Australia: Focus on Single Taxa
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Selecting and Designating Priority Species
8.3 The Current Priority Species
8.3.1 Synemon gratiosa, the Graceful Sun-Moth (Castniidae) (Fig. 8.3)
8.3.2 Synemon plana, the Golden Sun-Moth (Castniidae) (Fig. 8.4)
8.3.3 Synemon selene, the Pale Sun-Moth (Castniidae) (Fig. 8.5)

8.3.4 Trisyntopa scatophaga, the Antbed Parrot Moth (Oecophoridae) (Fig. 8.6)
8.3.5 Attacus wardi, Wardś Atlas Moth (Saturniidae) (Fig. 8.8)
8.3.6 Dirce aesiodora, the Pencil Pine Moth (Geometridae) (Fig. 8.9)
8.3.7 Phyllodes imperialis smithersi, the Southern Pink Underwing (Erebidae) (Fig. 8.10)
8.3.8 Agrotis infusa, the Bogong Moth (Noctuidae) (Fig. 8.12)
References
Chapter 9: Conservation Potential for Australiaś Moths: Focus on Wider Diversity
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Need for Further Survey
9.3 Interpreting the Outcomes
References

Chapter 10: Bringing Potential to Practice: A Future for Australiaś Moths
10.1 Introduction: Some Major Concerns
10.2 Habitat Management Issues
10.3 Captive Rearing and Translocation
10.4 Moths in Australia: Conservation Targets or Passengers?
References
Index

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