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Lecturer(s)
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Čelechovský Alois, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The course introduces the basics of lepidopterology, extends the knowledge of the system and biology important taxa of lepidoptera in the Czech republic and the world. We discuss systematics of Lepidopters, characteristics of particular taxonomical groups and important butterfly species. Information on morphology, bionomy and zoogeography is given. Students will get familiar with practical determination of butterflies in all developmental stages as well as collecting methods, preparations, determination and breeding. 1. General characteristics of order Ledpidoptera, morphology of individual stages and their biology. 2. Suborder Zeugloptera. Suborder Glossata: Infraorders Dacnonypha, Exoporia a Heteroneura (Clade Monotrysia). 3. Clade Ditrysia. Tineoidea, Gracillarioidea, Yponomeutoidea, Gelechioidea. 4. Alucitoidea, Pterophoroidea, Tortricoidea, Cossoidea, Zygaenoidea, Thyridoidea. 5. Papilionoidea, Pyraloidea, Drepanoidea, Lasiocampoidea. 6. Bombycoidea, Geometroidea, Noctuoidea.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Demonstration, Laboratory Work
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Learning outcomes
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Understanding the basics of Lepidopterology as important taxa of butterflies.
Student should be able to (after attending the course): - describe morphology and anatomy of particular developmental stages of Lepidopters - characterise orders and higher taxa - characterise important families of Lepidopters in Czechia - recall important taxa of the world - identify important taxa and recall their biology - describe basic methods of the field research and determination.
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Prerequisites
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Elementary knowledges of systematic zoology and entomology.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam
Credit: 80% attendance, correct determination and systematics of (at lest) 17 species out of 20 or a presentation of the selected topic. Exam: oral exam in extent of the lectures and practices (3 questions)
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Recommended literature
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Bělín V. (1999). Motýli České a Slovenské republiky aktivní ve dne. Kabourek, Zlín.
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Fajčík J. & Slamka F. (1996). Motýle strednej Európy I.. Slamka, Bratislava.
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Fajčík J. (2003). Motýle strednej a severnej Európy. Die Schmetterlinge Mittel- und Nordeuropas.. Fajčík, Bratislava.
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Fajčík J. (1998). Motýle strednej Európy II.. Fajčík, Bratislava.
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Hanzák J., Moucha J. & Zahradník J. (1973). Světem zvířat. V. díl (2. část). Albatros, Praha.
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Higgins L. (1991). The Butterflies of Britain and Europe. Glasgow.
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Joukl H. A. (1910). Motýlové a housenky střední Evropy. Kober, Praha.
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Křenek V. (2000). Small moths of Europe. český Těšín.
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Laštůvka Z., Liška J. (2011). Komentovaný seznam motýlů České republiky. Annotated checklist of moths and butterflies of the Czech Republic. Brno.
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Laštůvka Z. (1998). Seznam motýlů České a Slovenské republiky. Checklist of Lepidoptera of the Czech and Slovak Republics. Konvoj, Brno.
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Novák I. & Severa F. (2002). Motýli. Aventinum, Praha.
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Smart P. (1989). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Butterfly Word. Crescent Books, New York.
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Weidemann H. J. (1995). Tagfalter: beobachten, bestimmen. Naturbuch Verlag, Leipzig.
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