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Central Asian Apollo

Parnassius actius

About

A large, high-altitude Apollo butterfly of the Pamir and Tian Shan mountains. It has a powerful gliding flight over barren rocky terrain.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the highest-flying butterflies in the world, recorded above 5000 meters.