S, Thalavaipandi and Kannan, Arjun and MB, Prashanth and T, Ganesh (2024) First report of moth species of the family Tineidae (Lepidoptera) in regurgitated pellets of harriers in India. Journal of Threatened Taxax, 16 (3). pp. 24819-25018. ISSN 0974-7907

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Abstract

Caterpillars of Tineidae moths mainly feed on keratin sources and require moisture and warm temperature for emergence. The presence of Tineidae moth caterpillars, pupae, and adults in regurgitated pellets of harriers, diurnal migratory raptors wintering in India, suggests a potential dietary association and highlights the importance of considering associated organisms in raptor diet estimation studies. The caterpillars preferred rodent hairs present in the pellets over feather and arthropod remains. This is the first record of Tineidae moths on the pellets of harriers.

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Uncontrolled Keywords: Arthropods, caterpillar, diet, grassland, Harrier, Maharastra, Monopis, pellets, pupae, raptor, regurgitate, Tineidae, Tirunelveli, undigested.
Subjects: A ATREE Publications > G Journal Papers
Divisions: SM Sehgal Foundation Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation
Depositing User: Ms Suchithra R
Date Deposited: 26 Nov 2025 03:49
Last Modified: 26 Nov 2025 03:49
URI: http://archives.atree.org/id/eprint/674

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