Abstract This paper presents the results of an investigation that aimed to analyze the challenges and opportunities of community water management in the rural area of the Upper Basin of River Cauca during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on collaborative research, the regulatory framework for dealing with the COVID-19 emergency in the water and sanitation sector in Colombia and the problems faced by Community Water and Sanitation Management Organizations (CWSMOs) during the pandemic are analyzed. The main findings are: the regulatory framework issued general guidelines for water service providers, however there were few specific provisions for CWSMOs, ignoring their particularities. The identified problems affected CWSMOs with more than 500 subscribers differently than CWSMOs with under 500 subscribers, with the first group being the most impacted. Likewise, it was concluded that these problems are related to a structural context and not only to the global health emergency. The results of the research show the need to generate a specific public policy for CWSMOs that recognizes their particular characteristics, so that they continue to guarantee access to water in rural and peripheral areas of the country.

Resumen Este artículo presenta resultados de una investigación que tuvo como objetivo analizar los retos y oportunidades de la gestión comunitaria del agua en la ruralidad de la Cuenca Alta del Río Cauca, bajo la pandemia del COVID-19. Desde una investigación colaborativa, se analiza el marco normativo para la atención de la emergencia del COVID-19 del sector de agua y saneamiento en Colombia y las problemáticas que enfrentan las Organizaciones Comunitarias Gestoras del Agua y Saneamiento (OCGAS) durante la pandemia. Como principales hallazgos se señalan: el marco normativo expidió lineamientos generales para los prestadores del servicio de agua, sin embargo, hubo pocas disposiciones específicas para las OCGAS, desconociendo sus particularidades. Las problemáticas identificadas afectaron de manera diferente a las OCGAS de más de 500 suscriptores que a las OCGAS con menos de 500 suscriptores, siendo el primer grupo el más impactado. Así mismo, se concluyó que dichas problemáticas se relacionan con un contexto estructural que no responde sólo a la emergencia sanitaria global. Los resultados de la investigación, muestran la necesidad de generar una política pública específica para las OCGAS que reconozca sus características particulares, para que continúen garantizando el acceso al agua en las zonas rurales y periféricas del país.

Abstract: Virus-based biopesticides are effective biocontrol agents of crop insect pests. Development of suitable formulations and production processes are necessary to obtain high-quality products easily adopted by farmers. A detailed unit operation study was carried out for the production process of a Phthorimaea operculella granulovirus-based biopesticide to control the tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta, one of the most important pests affecting this crop. Physicochemical, microbiological, and insecticidal parameters were implemented in the process and applied to the finished product, and a scaling strategy was developed. A Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (Q-PCR) technique was implemented to quantify viral concentrations in the active ingredient (5.34 ± 1.44 x109 Occlusion Bodies mL-1) and in the finished product (>1.6x109 OB mL-1), without contaminant interferences. The Q-PCR methodology was also useful to select the appropriate solid mixing time following Lacey´s mixing index (8 min). Factors and similarity principles influencing the liquid mixing process were identified in the scaling evaluation. Furthermore, the drying kinetics analysis enabled identifying a drying temperature of 35 °C, with an efficacy under controlled conditions higher than 97%. Contaminant concentration was lower than 1%, indicating controlled and aseptic formulation process conditions. A simple statistical method was used to estimate the reproducibility and repeatability of the parameters assessed in the finished product. These results enable to establish and extrapolate important parameters in the standardization, scale-up, and quality control for the granulovirus-based biopesticide.

Abstract GlcNAc-1-phosphotransferase is a hexameric complex formed by subunits α, β, and γ, where the first two are encoded by the GNPTAB gene and the third by the GNPTG gene. Pathogenic variants identified in the GNPTAB gene cause the diseases Mucolipidosis II and III alpha/beta, which are severe and characterized by an overflow of lysosomal hydrolases into the extracellular environment, and their absence in lysosomal compartments causes an accumulation of non-degraded macromolecules. Methodology: a retrospective study that included 32 unrelated Brazilian patients with a clinical and genetic diagnosis of Mucolipidosis II/III alpha/beta. The regional frequency of the altered alleles was determined. Results: The patients were from all regions of Brazil. The most prevalent variants were c.3503_3504del, associated with the severe form of the disease, and c.1208T>C, associated with the milder form. Variant c.3503_3504del is the most frequently found in the Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast regions of Brazil. In the South, 42.8% of the alleles present the c.1196C>T variant. Conclusions: From the perspective of all patients diagnosed with Mucolipidosis II/III in Brazil, it is possible to conclude that different regions present allelic frequencies of specific pathogenic variants, which can be explained by the occurrence of a founding effect or high inbreeding rates.

Resumo: Este trabalho teve como objetivo principal investigar como a abundância e a riqueza de mariposas Arctiinae variam temporalmente, ao longo do período noturno. Especificamente, analisamos as seguintes questões: (1) existe relação entre a abundância e a riqueza de Arctiinae e a umidade relativa do ar e a temperatura? (2) qual é o horário de atividade de cada espécie de mariposa? (3) a composição de espécies difere ao longo da noite? (4) é necessário amostrar esse grupo de mariposas ao longo de toda a noite para ter uma amostra representativa das espécies? Realizamos as amostragens no Parque Nacional das Emas (17°49’-18°28’S e 52°39’-53°10’W), Brasil. Selecionamos sete pontos amostrais em uma área de campo cerrado. Em cada ponto, coletamos as mariposas Arctiinae utilizando uma fonte luminosa (lâmpada UV de 15 W) refletida em um pano branco (2 x 3 m) estendido na vertical. Coletamos as mariposas durante sete noites consecutivas (uma noite por ponto, entre os dias 13 e 19 de dezembro de 2012, das 19:00 até as 07:00). Dividimos o período noturno em doze faixas de uma hora. Medimos a temperatura e a umidade relativa do ar com auxílio de um termohigrômetro digital. Amostramos 149 indivíduos pertencentes a 17 espécies de mariposas Arctiinae. A maioria das espécies (70,5%) esteve ativa apenas por uma ou duas horas durante a noite. As espécies diferiram em termos de horário de atividade. O horário das 20 h apresentou uma maior abundância (44 indivíduos), seguido do horário das 21 (38) e das 22 h (23). A riqueza também foi maior nas primeiras horas da noite. Somente a temperatura foi positivamente correlacionada com a abundância de mariposas. A riqueza de mariposas não foi influenciada nem pela temperatura nem pela umidade relativa do ar. As possíveis causas das diferenças em termos de horários de atividade são discutidas..

Abstract: The main goal of this work was to investigate how the abundance and richness of Arctiinae moths varies over time, during the night. Specifically, we analyzed the following questions: (1) Is there a relationship between Arctiinae abundance and richness with the temperature and relative humidity? (2) What are the hours of activity of each species of moth? (3) Does the species composition differ over night? (4) Is it necessary to sample this group of moths throughout the night to have a representative sample of the species? We sampled the moths in Emas National Park (17°49’-18°28’S and 52°39’-53°10’W), Brazil. We selected seven sampling points in an area of savanna. At each sampling point, we collected the Arctiinae moths with a light trap (with a 15-W black light fluorescent light bulb), reflected in a white cloth (2 x 3 m) extended vertically. We sampled the moths in seven consecutive nights (one night in each sampling point, from December 13 to December 19, 2012, from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m.). We divided the samplings in twelve periods over the night, with an hour each. At each period of time, we measured the temperature and the relative humidity with a digital termohygrometer. We sampled 149 individuals belonging to 17 species of Arctiinae moths. Most species (70.5%) were active only for one or two hours at night. The species differed in terms of time activity. The higher abundance occurred at 8 p. m. (44 individuals), followed by 38 individuals at 9 p. m. and 23 at 10 p. m. The species richness was also higher in the early hours of the night. The temperature was the only variable that showed a positive and significative relationship with the Arctiinae moth abundance. The species richness was not influenced neither by the temperature nor by the relative air humidity. The possible causes of the peak of abundance and species richness in specific hours of the night are discussed.

RESUMO Efeito do estresse luminoso sobre Crotalaria spectabilis (Fabaceae) e seu inseto herbívoro, a mariposa Utetheisa ornatrix (Erebidae:Arctiinae) A hipótese do estresse da planta prevê que as plantas estressadas são mais atacadas por insetos herbívoros. Neste trabalho, investigamos a influência do estresse luminoso em Crotalaria spectabilis Roth (Fabaceae) e em seu principal herbívoro, a mariposa Utetheisa ornatrix (L., 1758) (Erebidae: Arctiinae). Especificamente, verificamos se as plantas estressadas por sombreamento diferem das plantas não estressadas em termos de produtividade, características morfológicas e porcentagem de água. Também avaliamos o desempenho das mariposas em plantas estressadas e não estressadas. As sementes foram semeadas em vasos. Quando as plantas atingiram 50 cm de altura, foram divididas aleatoriamente em dois grupos: plantas estressadas (grupo de tratamento) e plantas sem estresse (grupo controle). As plantas estressadas foram cobertas por uma malha preta, proporcionando 50% de sombreamento. Foram avaliadas oito características de plantas estressadas e não estressadas de C. spectabilis: altura, biomassa aérea fresca e seca, número de vagens e sementes, dureza foliar, número de tricomas, área foliar, massa foliar específica e porcentagem de água foliar. As mariposas foram criadas individualmente em folhas de plantas estressadas e não estressadas. Obtivemos a sobrevivência larval, o tempo de desenvolvimento larval, o peso pupal e a fecundidade das fêmeas. As plantas não estressadas apresentaram porcentagem significativamente maior de água nas folhas, maior biomassa aérea fresca e um maior número de tricomas do que as plantas estressadas. A taxa de sobrevivência foi de 98% para larvas criadas em folhas de plantas sob estresse e 92% em folhas de plantas sem estresse. O tempo de desenvolvimento larval foi significativamente menor e o peso das pupas femininas significativamente maior em plantas sem estresse do que em plantas estressadas. Assim, a hipótese de estresse em plantas foi corroborada apenas por duas variáveis testadas: número de tricomas (menor nas plantas estressadas) e sobrevivência larval (maior nas plantas estressadas). Os tricomas estão entre os principais tipos de defesa das plantas contra a herbivoria e a redução do seu número nas folhas tornaria as plantas estressadas mais suscetíveis ao ataque de larvas de mariposas, fato corroborado por uma maior sobrevivência larval. Uma das possíveis explicações para a falta de corroboração da hipótese de estresse de planta para a maioria das variáveis testadas é que outras características podem ser alteradas sob condições de estresse, como a concentração de compostos secundários.

ABSTRACT The Plant Stress Hypothesis predicts that stressed plants are more attacked by herbivorous insects. In this work, we investigated the influence of light stress on Crotalaria spectabilis Roth (Fabaceae) and on its main herbivore, the moth Utetheisa ornatrix (L., 1758) (Erebidae: Arctiinae). Specifically, we verified whether plants stressed by shading differ from non-stressed plants in terms of productivity, morphological characteristics and water percentage. We also evaluated the performance of moths in stressed and non-stressed plants. Seeds were sown in pots. When the plants reached 50 cm in height, they were randomly divided into two groups: stressed plants (treatment group) and non-stressed plants (control group). The stressed plants were covered by a black mesh, providing 50% of shading. Eight characteristics of stressed and non-stressed C. spectabilis plants were evaluated: height, fresh and dry aerial biomass, number of pods and seeds, leaf hardness, number of trichomes, leaf area, specific leaf mass and percentage of leaf water. Moths were raised individually on leaves of stressed and non-stressed plants and we obtained the larval survival, larval development time, pupal weight and female fecundity. The non-stressed plants had significantly higher percentage of water in the leaves, greater fresh aerial biomass and a higher number of trichomes than the stressed plants. The survival rate was 98% for larvae raised on leaves from stressed plants and 92% on leaves from non-stressed plants. The larval developmental time was significantly shorter and the weight of female pupae significantly higher in non-stressed plants than in stressed plants. Thus, the Plant Stress Hypothesis was only corroborated by two tested variables: number of trichomes (lower in stressed plants) and larval survival (higher in stressed plants). Trichomes are among the main types of plant defenses against herbivory and reducing their number on leaves would make stressed plants more susceptible to attack by moth larvae, a fact corroborated by a greater larval survival. One of the possible explanations for the lack of corroboration of the Plant Stress Hypothesis for most of the variables tested is that other characteristics can be changed under stress conditions, such as the concentration of secondary compounds.

Abstract Introduction: Cancer is one of the leading causes of death among older adults in Latin America. In this study we evaluated the effect of the inclusion of gerontologists as part of an oncology clinic. Methods: Patients aged ≥65 with gastrointestinal cancer treated in a Mexican public hospital were included. Clinical and geriatric assessment data were collected, and geriatric syndromes were described. The implementation of geriatric interventions was recorded and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Thirty patients were included. 87% had colorectal neoplasms and 13% gastric tumors, 40% presenting metastatic disease. 37% were dependent on basic activities of daily living and 80% on instrumental activities. Interventions most commonly implemented by the gerontologist were aimed at mitigating urinary incontinence (80%), promoting exercise (70%), promoting vaccination (60%) and providing nutritional counseling (60%). Conclusions: Integrating gerontologists in an oncology clinic is feasible, allows for the identification of geriatric syndromes, and leads to the implementation of interventions.

Resumen Introducción: El cáncer es una de las principales causas de muerte en adultos mayores en Latinoamérica. En este estudio evaluamos el efecto de la inclusión de gerontólogos en una consulta de oncología. Metodología: Se incluyó a pacientes ≥ 65 años con cáncer gastrointestinal tratados en un hospital público mexicano. Se recolectaron datos clínicos y de la valoración geriátrica y se describieron los síndromes geriátricos identificados. Se registraron las intervenciones implementadas después de la valoración utilizando estadística descriptiva. Resultados: Se incluyeron 30 pacientes. El 87% tenía neoplasias colorrectales y el 13% neoplasias gástricas, con un 40% con enfermedad metastásica. El 37% eran dependientes en actividades básicas y el 80% en instrumentadas. Las intervenciones más comúnmente implementadas por gerontología fueron las encaminadas a mejorar continencia urinaria (80%), promover el ejercicio (70%), vacunación (60%) y consejería nutricional (60%). Conclusiones: Incluir gerontólogos en una consulta de oncología es factible, facilita la identificación de síndromes geriátricos y conduce a la implementación de intervenciones.

ABSTRACT Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been declared a global pandemic. Older adults have been found as a vulnerable group for developing severe forms of disease and increased mortality. Objective: The objective of the study was to propose a pathway to assist the decision-making process for hospital resource allocation for older adults with COVID-19 using simple geriatric assessment-based tools. Methods: We reviewed the available literature at this point of the COVID-19 outbreak, focusing in older adult care to extract key recommendations for those health-care professionals who will be treating older adults in the hospital emergency ward (HEW) in developing countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: We listed a series of easy recommendations for non-geriatrician doctors in the HEW and suggested simple tools for hospital resource allocation during critical care evaluation of older adults with COVID-19 in low- and middle-income countries. Conclusions: Age must not be used as the sole criterion for resource allocation among older adults with COVID-19. Simple and efficient tools are available to identify components of the comprehensive geriatric assessment, which could be useful to predict outcomes and provide high-quality care that would fit the particular needs of older adults in resource-limited settings amidst this global pandemic.

Resumen Este artículo tiene como propósito analizar las transformaciones en el proceso organizativo de Ecofuturo, organización comunitaria ubicada en Bolívar, Valle del Cauca, a partir de su vinculación con el gobierno local en el manejo de los residuos sólidos del municipio. Se describe la relación construida con el gobierno local durante los ocho años en que la organización estuvo a cargo de este servicio y las transformaciones de la organización a raíz del desarrollo de dicha actividad. Como principales hallazgos se señala: la relación entre Ecofuturo y el gobierno local no ha sido homogénea a lo largo del tiempo, fluctuando entre lo contractual y lo colaborativo, entre la subordinación y la cooperación, lo cual está influenciado por aspectos tales como los cambios normativos, la procedencia de la financiación, el tipo de vinculación, el papel que asumen las partes en términos administrativos y financieros, entre otros. Por último, se presentan los cambios dentro de la organización en la que, a pesar de la dinámica de trabajo, también disminuyó la participación de los asociados.

Abstract The purpose of this article is to analyse the transformation in the organizational process of Ecofuturo, a community organization located in Bolivar, Valle del Cauca, after its alliance with the local government in the management of solid waste of the municipality. A description is provided of the relationship constructed with the local government during the eight years that the organization was in charge of this service, and of the transformation within the organization as a result of the mentioned activity. The principle findings to highlight are: the relationship between Ecofuturo and the local government has not been uniform throughout the period - it fluctuates between the contractual and the collaborative, and subordination and cooperation. These variances are influenced by aspects such as changes in regulation, sources of funding, the type of alliance and the roles played by each party in administrative and financial terms, among others. Finally, the article presents the changes within the organization, which suffered a decrease in the participation of its associates in spite of the work set up.

Resumen Se realizó la caracterización del ensamblaje de escarabajos coprófagos en la cuenca alta y media del río Bita, en el marco de la alianza interinstitucional por el “Río Bita, protegido”. Los escarabajos fueron recolectados con trampas de caída, en 4 localidades del departamento del Vichada, entre enero y junio de 2016. El conjunto de datos contiene 1904 registros procedentes de la revisión de 6253 especímenes, depositados en la colección del Instituto de Investigación de Recursos Biológicos Alexander von Humboldt (Instituto Humboldt). Un total de 17 géneros y 34 especies son reportadas para el río Bita; 15 especies con epíteto específico completo y 19 especies con código único de morfoespecie (12 códigos previamente establecidos en la colección de referencia del Instituto Humboldt (CRECC) y 7 nuevas codificaciones, con base en el estudio de los caracteres morfológicos incluyendo la genitalia del macho). Hasta la fecha no se contaba con información sobre la riqueza de escarabajos coprófagos de la cuenca del río Bita, por lo que estos resultados se consideran los primeros registros de este grupo taxonómico en el extremo nororiental del territorio nacional y aportan a la línea base para la declaratoria del río Bita bajo la figura del primer río protegido de Colombia.

Abstract The dung beetle assemblage of the upper and middle basin of the Bita River was characterized in the interinstitutional framework alliance of “Río Bita, protegido (protected Bita River)”. The beetles were collected with pitfall traps in 4 locations in the department of Vichada, Colombia between January and June 2016. The dataset contains 1904 records from the 6253 specimens inspected and deposited at the Research Institute of Biological Resources Alexander von Humboldt (IAvH). Seventeen genera and 34 species are reported for the Bita River; 15 species with complete scientific names and 19 species with single morphospecies code identifier (12 codes previously established in the reference collection of IAvH (CRECC) and 7 new codifications, based on the study of morphological characters including male genitalia). To date, there was no information on the dung beetles richness in the Bita River basin; these results are the first records of this taxonomic group in the northeastern part of the national territory, and thus contribute to the construction of the baseline for the declaration of the Bita River as the first protected river of Colombia.

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever a doença de depósito de ésteres de colesterol (DDEC) e a importância da biópsia hepática na realização do diagnóstico. Descrição do caso: Paciente feminina, dois anos e dez meses de idade, com queixa de aumento do volume abdominal secundário à hepatomegalia há quatro meses. Ultrassonografia abdominal demonstrou hepatomegalia e esteatose hepática. Exames laboratoriais mostraram aumento de enzimas hepáticas e dislipidemia. A biópsia hepática foi compatível com DDEC. Comentários: Embora a medida da atividade enzimática seja o padrão-ouro para o diagnóstico de DDEC, a biópsia hepática é muito útil na investigação de casos suspeitos, particularmente quando há outros diagnósticos diferenciais a serem considerados.

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe a case of cholesteryl ester storage disease (CESD) and discuss the importance of liver biopsy for diagnosis. Case description: A female patient, aged two years and ten months, presented with an increased abdominal volume following hepatomegaly for four months. Abdominal ultrasound demonstrated hepatomegaly and hepatic steatosis. Laboratory tests showed elevated liver serum enzymes and dyslipidemia. Liver biopsy was consistent with CESD. Comments: Although measuring enzyme activity is the gold standard for CESD diagnosis, liver biopsy is very helpful when investigating suspected cases of CESD, particularly upon other differential diagnoses to be considered.

Abstract This study described a broad clinical characterization of classical homocystinuria (HCU) in Brazil. This was a cross-sectional, observational study including clinical and biochemical data from 72 patients (60 families) from Brazil (South, n = 13; Southeast, n = 37; Northeast, n = 8; North, n = 1; and Midwest, n = 1). Parental consanguinity was reported in 42% of families. Ocular manifestations were the earliest detected symptom (53% of cases), the main reason for diagnostic suspicion (63% of cases), and the most prevalent manifestation at diagnosis (67% of cases). Pyridoxine responsiveness was observed in 14% of patients. Only 22% of nonresponsive patients on treatment had total homocysteine levels <100 mmol/L. Most commonly used treatment strategies were pyridoxine (93% of patients), folic acid (90%), betaine (74%), vitamin B12 (27%), and low-methionine diet + metabolic formula (17%). Most patients diagnosed with HCU in Brazil are late diagnosed, express a severe phenotype, and poor metabolic control. Milder forms of HCU are likely underrepresented due to underdiagnosis.

HIV infection makes HIV carriers susceptible to develop a group of infections that would not normally be found in an immunocompetent patient. In Colombia, a total of 11,606 cases of HIV infection were reported in 2015. This paper documents the case of a patient diagnosed with HIV infection, who developed lesions typically caused by the varicellazoster virus. These vesicular lesions evolved into phlyctenas with local necrosis. Given the case presentation, the diagnosis of skin lesions in immunocompromised or HIV-infected patients becomes a challenge for health professionals when determining an etiological diagnosis, in order to establish an appropriate treatment.

La infección por VIH confiere al portador la susceptibilidad para desarrollar un conjunto de infecciones que normalmente no serían encontradas en un paciente inmunocompetente. En Colombia, en el año 2015, se reportaron 11.606 casos de infección por VIH. En este escrito documentamos el caso de un paciente con diagnóstico de infección por VIH, el cual desarrolló lesiones típicas de infección por el virus Varicela Zoster, y se documentó la evolución de las lesiones vesiculares hacia flictenas con necrosis local. Dada la presentación del caso, el diagnóstico de lesiones en piel en pacientes inmunocomprometidos o con infección por VIH se convierte en un reto para el profesional de la salud a la hora de establecer un diagnóstico etiológico, a fin de establecer un adecuado tratamiento de acuerdo a este.

the goal of this study was to identify a valid set of fear-evoking pictures from IAPS images (Lang, Bradley, & Cuthbert, 2008) in a Chilean Sample. To do so, categorical and dimensional ratings of pictures made by our participants were analyzed, considering potential sex differences. We also evaluated potential transcultural differences by comparing our results with the results of Barke, Stahl, & Kröner-Herwig (2012), whose methodology was followed in the present study, but incorporating new statistical criteria for the valid identification of pictures that evoke fear. Sixty Chilean volunteers (30 women) with a mean age of 22.3 years rated 146 pictures of the LAPS regarding to the choice of discrete emotions and the ratings of valence, arousal and dominance. Six pictures were identified that evoked fear significantly more than any other emotion. Compared to the German sample, the Chilean group evaluated images with more arousal and valence.

El objetivo del presente estudio fue identificar, en una muestra chilena, un conjunto válido de imágenes provocadoras de miedo a partir de un conjunto de imágenes del IAPS (Lang, Bradley, & Cuthbert, 2008). Para ello, se analizaron las calificaciones categoriales y dimensionales de las imágenes observadas por 60 participantes, evaluando la existencia de diferencias en función del sexo del examinado. Asimismo, se estudiaron posibles diferencias transculturales, comparando los resultados obtenidos con los hallazgos de Barke, Stahl y Kröner-Herwig (2012), cuya metodología fue similar a la utilizada en este trabajo. Así, 60 voluntarios chilenos (30 mujeres) con una media de 22,3 años, puntuaron 146 imágenes del IAPS respecto a la elección de las emociones y las calificaciones de valencia, excitación y dominio. Se identificaron seis imágenes que provocaron más miedo que cualquier otra emoción. En comparación con la muestra alemana, el grupo chileno evaluó las imágenes con mayor excitación y valencia.

Arctiinae é uma das subfamílias de mariposas mais ricas em espécies. Já foram registradas cerca de 1400 espécies no Brasil e 723 no bioma Cerrado. Uma lista de espécies destas mariposas foi compilada de três anos de amostragens realizadas em quatro fitofisionomias do Parque Nacional das Emas. Um total de 5.644 indivíduos, pertencentes a 149 espécies foram coletados. Cerca de 67% das espécies representam novos registros para o Parque Nacional das Emas, 31% para o Estado de Goiás e 9% para o bioma Cerrado. Cerrado sensu stricto e mata estacional semidecídua apresentaram maior riqueza de espécies, seguidas por campo cerrado e campo sujo. A fitofisionomia que apresentou maior número de espécies exclusivas foi a mata estacional semidecídua, seguida por cerrado sensu stricto, campo cerrado e campo sujo. A grande riqueza de espécies e a alta proporção de novos registros de espécies para Goiás e para o Cerrado reforçam a importância da região do Parque Nacional das Emas como um centro de diversidade para esse grupo de mariposas. A conservação das áreas ainda não desmatadas no entorno do Parque, incluindo a criação de novas unidades de conservação, e o estabelecimento de corredores ecológicos entre essas áreas e o Parque seriam estratégias para preservar a fauna dessas mariposas.

Arctiinae are a species-rich subfamily of moth, with approximately 1,400 species in Brazil and 723 recorded in the Cerrado biome. A list of species of these moths was compiled during three years of sampling in four vegetation types within the Emas National Park. A total of 5,644 individuals belonging to 149 species were collected. About 67% of these species are new records for the Emas National Park, 31% for the State of Goiás and 9% for the Cerrado biome. Cerrado sensu stricto and semideciduous forests have higher species richness, followed by campo cerrado and campo sujo. The vegetation type with the highest number of exclusive species was the semideciduous forest, followed by cerrado sensu stricto, campo cerrado and campo sujo. The high species richness and the high proportion of new species records for Goiás and Cerrado reinforce the importance of the Emas National Park region as a center of diversity for this group of moths. The conservation of areas not yet cleared around the Park, including the creation of new protected areas, and the establishment of ecological corridors between these areas and the Park would be strategies to preserve the fauna of these moths.