Parnassius apollo
Scientific NameParnassius apollo
Host PlantsSedum album, Sedum telephium, Sedum rosea, Sempervivum arachnoideum, Sempervivum tectorum
Conservation StatusNear Threatened (NT) by the IUCN Red List. Populations have declined in many parts of its range due to habitat loss, climate change, and over-collection.
Description
The caterpillar of the Apollo Butterfly (Parnassius apollo) is characterized by its velvety black body adorned with rows of prominent orange or yellow spots along its sides. It is typically found feeding on its host plants, primarily various species of stonecrop (Sedum) and houseleek (Sempervivum). The larvae are known to be active during the day.
