Disentangling local adaptation and phenotypic plasticity in traits associated with altitude and temperature in widespread tropical butterflies
Tien T. T. Nguyen, Patricio A. Salazar, Sophie Helen Smith, Kimberly Gavilanes, Michelle Guachamin-Rosero, Gabriela Montejo‐Kovacevich, Luke B Richardson, Chris D. Jiggins, Caroline Nicole Bacquet, Nicola J. Nadeau
This study investigates genetic and environmental influences on traits related to altitude and temperature in two tropical butterfly species, finding evidence of local adaptation and phenotypic plasticity.
Journal of Evolutionary Biology · Sep 23, 2026Peer-reviewedEcology