Common Apollo
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Common NameCommon Apollo
Scientific NameParnassius apollo
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyParnassiinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black, red
HabitatAlpine meadows, rocky slopes, subalpine forests
Geographic RangeEurope, Central Asia
Host PlantsSedum album, Sedum telephium, Sempervivum tectorum
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, typically Sedum or Sempervivum species. Larvae feed on these plants and often overwinter as eggs or young larvae. Pupation occurs on the ground.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, predominantly white wings with a somewhat translucent quality, prominent black spots, and the characteristic red-ringed black spots on the hindwings.
Description
A large, striking white butterfly with prominent black spots and distinctive red-ringed black eyespots on its hindwings, depicted here in a micromosaic artwork.
