Noctuidae (Lepidoptera) of GSMNP
Noctuidae (Lepidoptera) of GSMNP
Year:
2004
Grant Number:
DLIA2004-12
Grant Amount:
$500
Project Type:
minigrant
Organism Group Sought:
Moths Project Summary:
The family Noctuidae is the most diverse of all groups of moths with over 2,900 species in North America . The research proposed is to document this family within Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). To date, 483 species, or 16.5 % of the North American fauna have been found in GSMNP. This year‚s research will collect in remote and unique habitats to discover additional species to GSMNP and to document more collecting sites. A monitoring program will be established with interested park volunteers.
