G. it. Ent., 3 (13): 205-208
August 31, 1986
Chromosome numbers in four species of Papilionidae
(Lepidoptera)
by
MASSIMO TRENTINI & MARIO MARINI
Abstract - The present paper describes the chromosome numbers in four species of Papilionidae, namely Iphiclides podalirius L. (2n = 60), Zerynthia polyxena D. & S. (2n = 60), Allancastria cerisyi God. (2n = 60), and Archon apollinus Herbst (2n = 60). The values, obtained from spermatogonial metaphases, are compared with those available in literature; it follows that the species of Papilionidae are characterized by a great stability of their chromosome numbers.
