Post on 18-Dec-2014
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Jerome A. Gonzales BS Biology 2Julius M. Manolong BS Biology ES 2
Butterflies Population inUSC Talamban Campus and their Corresponding
Food Plants
Rationale
• There are around 32 species of butterflies in the campus.
• To locate the food plants of the butterflies around USC-TC
• Know the effects of on-going constructions.
MethodologyCollection of Secondary Data from Mr. Antonio Tambuli
Retrieving a map of USC- TC from WRC (Water Resources Center)
Ground TruthingAround USC-TC;
GPS
Learning Arcview in making maps
Incorporation of data from Secondary Source (papers from Mr. Tambuli) and data from Ground Truthing into Arcview and producing a map that shows the distribution of butterflies and their food plant in USC-TC
Results & Discussion
Fig. 1 Distribution of 6 families of butterflies in USC-TC
Conclusion
• Ongoing constructions inside the premises has greatly affected the food plants of certain butterflies.
• Butterfly sanctuary is indeed a helpful project in the preservation of butterflies.
Acknowledgment
Sincere gratitude to;Mr. Antonio Tambuli- for the help and support
during the study.
Mercedeth Suazo and Glomar Chavarria- for accompanying the researchers.