Parnassius apollo
Also known as Mountain Apollo, Apollo butterfly, Apollo
species of butterfly
AI overview
Parnassius apollo is a large, striking butterfly found across mountainous regions of Europe and Asia, recognizable by its white wings marked with distinctive dark spots and red eyespots. This species is considered vulnerable to extinction due to habitat loss and climate change, making it an important indicator of the health of alpine and subalpine ecosystems.
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Species
Least ConcernParnassius apollo
SPECIES
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumArthropoda
- ClassInsecta
- OrderLepidoptera
- FamilyPapilionidae
via GBIF · IUCN
Article
The Apollo (Parnassius apollo), also called the mountain Apollo , is a butterfly of the family Papilionidae.
Etymology