BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF PAPILIO PERANTHUS (LEPIDOPTERA: PAPILIONIDAE) AS OBSERVED AT BUTTERFLY RESEARCH FACILITY - LIPI, CIBINONG, INDONESIA

Main Author: Peggie, Djunijanti
Other Authors: Research Center for Biology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences
Format: Article info observation application/pdf Journal
Bahasa: eng
Terbitan: Research Center for Biology , 2019
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Online Access: http://e-journal.biologi.lipi.go.id/index.php/treubia/article/view/3795
http://e-journal.biologi.lipi.go.id/index.php/treubia/article/view/3795/3134
Daftar Isi:
  • Papilio peranthus is endemic to Indonesia, where it occurs on several islands and island groups. This beautiful butterfly is extensively traded, thus efforts to breed this species are very desirable. Captive breeding research was conducted on P. peranthus during September 2016 to December 2018. In total, 221 individuals were available for observation. Data on the life cycle of the species, together with observations on females being approached for mating, and female oviposition after mating, are presented. The result demonstrate that P. peranthus is not monogamous. Observations on other biological aspects are also reported.