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Butterflies Seen Feeding on Fungi in the Amazon

Butterflies Seen Feeding on Fungi in the Amazon

Wood ear, Bridal veil stinkhorn

What they found

Adult butterflies were observed feeding on fungi in Brazil, suggesting a role in spore dispersal.

Adult butterflies were observed feeding on fungi in Brazil, suggesting a role in spore dispersal.

How solid is it?

Field study

Field study

Field/ecology

Field/ecology

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Auricularia cornea, Phallus indusiatus

Auricularia cornea, Phallus indusiatus

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Section

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

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Fungivorous Butterflies

Fungivorous Butterflies

Adult butterflies were observed feeding on fungi in the Brazilian Amazon. Researchers observed Hamadryas februa februa on Auricularia cornea and Pierella lena brasiliensis on Phallus indusiatus. While fungi-insect interactions mostly involve beetles and flies, these findings suggest the role butterflies also play in fungal spore dispersal.

Adult butterflies were observed feeding on fungi in the Brazilian Amazon. Researchers observed Hamadryas februa februa on Auricularia cornea and Pierella lena brasiliensis on Phallus indusiatus. While fungi-insect interactions mostly involve beetles and flies, these findings suggest the role butterflies also play in fungal spore dispersal.

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