Composição, riqueza e distribuição de saturnidae (insecta: lepidoptera) registrados para o nordeste do Brasil

Abstract

In the Northeast region of Brazil, there is little information on the diversity of Lepidoptera, with a scarcity of published surveys. The region is poorly represented in entomological collections and archives, as the greatest abundance is found in the South and Southeast regions of Brazil. This study analyzed data on the Saturniidae family in the Northeast region of Brazil, aiming to contribute to the knowledge of saturniids and compile information available in scientific studies and digital platforms containing data from entomological collections of material from the Northeast, thus mapping their distribution. To this end, a data survey was conducted in the Northeast region, which is the Brazilian region with the largest number of biomes: Amazon, Cerrado, Caatinga, and Atlantic Forest, forming a phytophysiognomic mosaic with extensive ecotone areas that possess unique ecosystems. The survey of studies and analysis of digital databases led to the creation of a list containing all published records for the study area. The list includes information such as: title of the work, author, locality (state, city), and species. Based on the results presented, this work makes a significant contribution to the knowledge and understanding of the Saturniidae family in the Northeast region of Brazil. This information resulted in a list compiling all published records of Saturniidae for the Northeast region of Brazil, totaling 176 records distributed across its nine states.