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Baughman, J. F. and Murphy, D.D. (1988) What constitutes a hill to a hilltopping butterfly? American Midland Naturalist 120: 441-443.

Year Published: 1988
Abstract: 

Butterflies observed in a nearly flat field tend to aggregate on the highest portion of the habitat, even though the elevational difference between it and other areas is very slight. This suggests that hilltopping behavior in insects may be triggered by seemingly insignificant topographic relief.

Article Title: 
What constitutes a hill to a hilltopping butterfly?
Article ID: 
125