Stubbendorf's Apollo
Common NameStubbendorf's Apollo
Scientific NameParnassius stubbendorfii
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyParnassiinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatAlpine meadows, rocky slopes, high altitude areas
Geographic RangeEastern Asia (Siberia, Mongolia, China, Korea)
Host PlantsCorydalis ambigua, Corydalis remota
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on Corydalis species. Overwinters as an egg or young larva, pupation occurs on the ground.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pure white, often translucent wings with strong black veins and the absence of red spots. The dark, hairy body is also a key feature.
Description
A medium-sized white butterfly with semi-translucent wings, prominent black venation, and a dark, hairy body, lacking the red ocelli found in many other Parnassius species.
