Butterfly Gear https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Savanna butterflies – seasonal forms Home How the habits of butterflies from the Fynbos. Nama karoo and Succulent karoo have adapted to the special conditions found in these biomes. ‘Capensis’ butterflies – gullies and hilltops Which commodore is this? Examples of butterfly species from neighbouring biomes that show close relationships to those found in the ‘Capensis’ biomes Examples of butterflies found in the Fynbos, Nama, and Succulent Karoo biomes that have become extremely specialised in their ecological requirements as a result of the ecological changes in those areas over the past 5 million years. Examples of butterflies found in the Fynbos, Nama, and Succulent Karoo biomes that have become extremely specialised in their ecological requirements as a result of the ecological changes in those areas over the past 5 million years. The Nama- and Succulent Karoo and Fynbos Biomes in general and how their characteristics affect South African butterflies Capensis butterfly examples ‘Capensis’ Butterflies – examples of niches – blues or cupids Fynbos and Karoo butterflies We’ve seen how the butterflies of the Fynbos and Karoo biomes have evolved relatively recently from older lineages found in more ancient neighbouring biomes by occupying niches. ‘Capensis’ Butterflies – examples of niches – coppers, skollies, browns and skippers ‘Capensis’ butterflies – flatlands, slopes, and flowers ‘Capensis’ butterflies – specialist species part 2 ‘Capensis’ butterflies – specialist species part 1 Capensis Biodiversity Butterfly and Moth Ecology (version 2) Global ecology Butterfly and moth ecology on a global scale Relationships between living organisms and how they relate to behaviour ‘Capensis’ butterflies – specialist species part 1 ‘Capensis’ butterflies – specialist species part 2 ‘Capensis’ Butterflies – relationships with species from neighbouring biomes part 2 ‘Capensis’ Butterflies – relationships with species from neighbouring biomes part 1 Butterfly and moth ecological relationships Fynbos and Karoo butterflies Ecological hierarchies – food chains, food webs, and the trophic pyramid Hierarchies and trophic levels Butterfly and Moth Ecology Butterfly and Moth Ecology Global ecology Tutor Certificate Savanna Butterflies Savanna Butterflies Savanna Bioregions Savanna Biodiversity Savanna Butterflies – Hilltopping The Savanna Biome in general and how its vegetation affects South African butterflies Savanna butterflies’ seasonal variation and adaptation to arid conditions Savanna butterflies – nectar and other sugary foods Savanna butterflies – arid adaptation Hilltopping, mating and skulking Savanna butterflies – mud puddling, scats etc Savanna Butterflies – scats, corpses and fungi Savanna Butterflies – mud and damp sand Savanna Butterflies – Skulking Savanna Butterflies – other sugar sources  Savanna Butterflies – flower nectaring