Abstract:
Sampling of butterflies was carried out in the vicinity of Sekayu in order to study and
investigate the composition and distribution of butterfly community. In this study, two
different habitats, recreational and agriculture area were selected. A total of 98 butterfly
species from five families, namely Papilionidae ( 11 species), Nymphalidae (57 species),
Pieridae (16 species), Lycaenidae (11 species) and Hesperiidae (13 species) were
recorded. Out of the total, 44 species were new records for this study area. Among the
recorded, three species were listed as totally protected species: Idea stolli logani
(Nymphalidae: Danainae), Troides amphrysus ruficollis (Papilionidae: Papilioninae) and
Troides brookiana trogon (Papilionidae: Papilioninae).
