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Apollo Butterfly

Parnassius apollo

Vulnerable

About

A large white butterfly with translucent wings bearing red and black eyespots, found on mountain slopes. It is one of Europe's most iconic and threatened montane species.

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Did You Know?

After mating, the male deposits a waxy plug called a sphragis on the female to prevent rival matings.