The study of natural environment for population and distribution of firfly, pteroptyx malaccae gorham
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Pteroptyx malaccae Gorham is a firefly, which is playing a key role in eco-tourism attracting. It can be found in a brackish water and mangrove ecosystem. It is currently decreasing numbers at the same time of the destruction of their natural habitats. The study of suitable natural environment and the correlation from environment factor to population were investigated and used for firefly conservation and their nature habitat, including for eco-tourism.
The study on the suitable natural environment for P. malaccae in, Samaae-chai, Bang-krok, Banlam, Phetchaburi Province. Larvae were found and distributed highest at the area far from edge of the river 5-20 metres, The popular plants for adults is Sonneratia caseolaris. For the correlation of environmental factors, temperature and rainfall correlated to growth and numbers of fireflies population. Adults were found since a mid-summer to the beginning of winter and the highest population are between September to November. These data could be use for eco-tourism management.
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