Lin Ying, Huang Shanjun, Fang Wenqiang, Fan Shiyuan, Ran Chengyu, Dang Emily, Fu Weicong, Zhu Zhipeng
College of Landscape Architecture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, 15 Shangxiadian Road, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Faculty of Forestry, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada.
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2025 Feb;32(6):3147-3159. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-32269-2. Epub 2024 Feb 13.
Ecosystems depend on biodiversity; therefore, protecting biodiversity is beneficial for the development of ecosystems. Butterflies are indicator species that respond quickly to environmental changes and reflect environmental conditions. Butterfly diversity is a crucial evaluation indicator of habitat quality in green spaces. We used CiteSpace and Bibliometrix to conduct a bibliometric analysis of research relating to butterfly diversity in green spaces. Based on 538 papers published from 2002-2022, we systematically reviewed the status, frontiers, and hotspots for research on butterfly diversity in green spaces. Our results showed that: (1) Research on butterfly diversity in green spaces has consistently demonstrated an upward trend between 2002-2022. Studies on this subject have garnered attention from researchers worldwide, with notable interest and contributions from scholars in the United States. (2) Early studies focused on butterfly habitat preferences and extinction concerns, and later articles appeared on the influence of external environmental factors (land use, climate change, plants, etc.). (3) Three main research topics received much attention between 2002 and 2022: biodiversity conservation, butterfly habitats, and the relationship between butterfly diversity and its influencing factors. (4) The relationship between green spaces and butterfly diversity (landscape features, vegetation features, and human activities) was discussed; these factors on butterfly communities should be considered in the planning and constructing of future green spaces. (5) Two significant future directions have been identified: more research on the impact of external factors and a need for more technical integration with the big data field. Future research on butterfly diversity in green spaces should adopt a more multi-scale, multi-disciplinary approach and aim to enhance the practicality and guidance of research findings.
生态系统依赖生物多样性；因此，保护生物多样性有利于生态系统的发展。蝴蝶是对环境变化反应迅速并能反映环境状况的指示物种。蝴蝶多样性是绿色空间栖息地质量的关键评估指标。我们使用CiteSpace和Bibliometrix对与绿色空间中蝴蝶多样性相关的研究进行了文献计量分析。基于2002年至2022年发表的538篇论文，我们系统地回顾了绿色空间中蝴蝶多样性研究的现状、前沿和热点。我们的研究结果表明：（1）2002年至2022年期间，绿色空间中蝴蝶多样性的研究呈持续上升趋势。这一主题的研究受到了全球研究人员的关注，美国学者表现出显著的兴趣并做出了贡献。（2）早期研究集中在蝴蝶的栖息地偏好和灭绝问题上，后来的文章则探讨了外部环境因素（土地利用、气候变化、植物等）的影响。（3）2002年至2022年期间，三个主要研究主题备受关注：生物多样性保护、蝴蝶栖息地以及蝴蝶多样性与其影响因素之间的关系。（4）讨论了绿色空间与蝴蝶多样性之间的关系（景观特征、植被特征和人类活动）；在未来绿色空间的规划和建设中应考虑这些对蝴蝶群落的影响因素。（5）确定了两个重要的未来研究方向：更多关于外部因素影响的研究以及与大数据领域进行更多技术整合的需求。未来关于绿色空间中蝴蝶多样性的研究应采用更具多尺度、多学科的方法，并旨在提高研究结果的实用性和指导意义。
