Cardinal Apollo
Image: A. Holberz (cc-by-nc)
NameCardinal Apollo
Scientific NameParnassius cardinal
Common NamesCardinal Apollo
Plant FamilyN/A (This specimen is an insect, not a plant)
Natural HabitatN/A (This is an insect. Parnassius cardinal typically inhabits mountainous regions of Central Asia, often found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.)
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesN/A (This is an insect and has no traditional medicinal uses as a plant.)
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsN/A (This is an insect and not used as a medicinal plant.)
Cultivation NotesN/A (This is an insect, not a plant to be cultivated for medicinal purposes.)
Rarityrare
Description
This specimen is a Cardinal Apollo butterfly (Parnassius cardinal), an insect belonging to the family Papilionidae. It is characterized by its predominantly white wings with distinctive black markings and prominent red-orange ocelli (eyespots) on the hindwings. It is not a plant.
