Parnassius imperator
NameParnassius imperator
Scientific NameParnassius imperator
Common NamesImperial Apollo
Plant FamilyN/A - This is an insect, not a plant.
Natural HabitatHigh-altitude mountainous regions, typically found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes of Central Asia, particularly the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesThis item is an insect (Parnassius imperator butterfly), not a medicinal plant. Therefore, it has no traditional ethnobotanical uses as a herbal remedy.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNot applicable, as this is an insect and not a medicinal plant for human consumption or topical application.
Cultivation NotesNot applicable, as this is an insect and not a plant that is cultivated for medicinal purposes.
Rarityuncommon
Description
The image displays a Parnassius imperator butterfly, an insect species, not a plant. It features pale, somewhat translucent wings with prominent black markings and distinctive orange-red ocelli on the hindwings, often ringed with black.
