Royal Apollo
Image: Tamdin (cc-by)
NameRoyal Apollo
Scientific NameParnassius maharaja
Common NamesRoyal Apollo
Plant FamilyN/A (This is an insect, not a plant)
Natural HabitatThis butterfly species is native to high-altitude mountainous regions, specifically recorded in Ladakh, India/Kashmir, at elevations around 5200 meters (e.g., Taglang-La). Its habitat consists of alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesN/A (This is an insect, not a plant, and has no traditional medicinal uses as a plant.)
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsN/A (This is an insect, not a plant.)
Cultivation NotesN/A (This is an insect, not a plant.)
Rarityrare
Description
This image displays a Royal Apollo butterfly, *Parnassius maharaja*, an insect species belonging to the Papilionidae family. As this is not a plant, the requested ethnobotanical and herbal properties cannot be accurately provided.
