Antennal Sensillum Distribution of Some Butterflies Using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Technique (Rhopalocera: Lepidoptera)

Year 2021, Volume: 9 Issue: 1, 8 - 19, 28.06.2021

Surabhi Talwar

https://doi.org/10.33202/comuagri.876246

Abstract

Antennae of five male butterflies namely Danaus chrysippus (Linnaeus) (Danaidae), Pontia daplidice moorie (Rober) (Pieridae), Junonia lemonias (Linnaeus) (Nymphalidae), Chilades pandava Horsfield (Lycaenidae) and Papilio demoleus demoleus Linnaeus (Papilionidae) have been studied under scanning electron microscope for observing the type and number of sensilla dispersed on their component segments i.e. Scape, Pedicel and Flagellum. The antenna of Papilio demoleus demoleus Linnaeus shows the presence of seven sensilla i.e. Böhm, trichodea, squamiformia, chaetica, basiconica, auricillica and clavate. On the other hand, Pontia daplidice moorie (Rober) and Junonia lemonias (Linnaeus) show the presence of only five first mentioned sensilla. However, Chilades pandava Horsfield possesses four sensilla whereas Danaus chrysippus (Linnaeus) carries six sensilla, all from the seven sensilla category indicated above. Structure and location of all the sensilla on the antennal surface has been studied and illustrated in detail.

Keywords

antenna, sensillum, trichodea, squamiformia, chaetica, coeloconica

Thanks

I would like to thank Dergipark for this opportunity to submit my research paper.

Taramalı Elektron Mikroskobu (SEM) Tekniği Kullanılarak Bazı Kelebekler (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera)’in Antennal Sensillum Dağılımının İncelenmesi

Abstract

Beş erkek kelebeğin; Danaus chrysippus (Linnaeus) (Danaidae), Pontia daplidice moorie (Rober) (Pieridae), Junonia lemonias (Linnaeus) (Nymphalidae), Chilades pandava Horsfield (Lycaenidae) ve Papilio demoleus demoleus Linnaeus (Papilionidae) antenleri bileşen bölümleri (Scape, Pedicel ve Flagellum)’ne dağılmış sensilla tipini ve sayısını gözlemlemek için taramalı elektron mikroskobu altında incelenmiştir. Çalışmanın sonuçlarına göre, Papilio demoleus demoleus Linnaeus anteninde böhm, trichodea, squamiformia, chaetica, basiconica, auricillica ve clavate olmak üzere yedi farklı sensilla bulunmuştur. Öte yandan, Pontia daplidice moorie (Rober) ve Junonia lemonias (Linnaeus) antenleri üzerinde yukarıda bahsedilen ilk beş sensilla (böhm, trichodea, squamiformia, chaetica ve basiconica)’nın bulunduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ancak yukarıda belirtilen tüm yedi sensilla kategorisinden Chilades pandava (Horsfield)'nın dört sensilla oysa Danaus chrysippus (Linnaeus)'un altı sensilla taşıdıkları ortaya konulmuştur. Anten üzerindeki tüm sensillerin yapısı ve konumu ayrıntılı bir biçimde incelenerek bu çalışmada gösterilmiştir.

Keywords

antenna, sensillum, trichodea, squamiformia, chaetica, coeloconica, basiconica

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