Nomion Apollo
Common NameNomion Apollo
Scientific NameParnassius nomion
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyParnassiinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorswhite, black, orange
HabitatAlpine meadows, subalpine zones, rocky slopes
Geographic RangeCentral Asia, Siberia, Mongolia, China, Korea
Host PlantsSedum, Orostachys
Flight PeriodJuly to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesTypically univoltine, eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on succulents, and pupation occurs on the ground. Overwinters as an egg or young larva.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its translucent white wings, large black spots on the forewings, and the characteristic orange-red, black-ringed ocelli on the hindwings. The specific pattern of spots helps differentiate it from other Apollo species.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with translucent white wings, marked with prominent black spots on the forewings and distinctive orange-red ocelli ringed in black on the hindwings.
