Royal Apollo
Image: Tamdin (cc-by)
NameRoyal Apollo
Scientific NameParnassius maharaja
Common NamesRoyal Apollo
Plant FamilyN/A - This specimen is an insect (butterfly), not a plant.
Natural HabitatHigh-altitude mountainous regions, specifically found in areas like Ladakh, India/Kashmir, at elevations around 5200 meters (e.g., Taglang-La).
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesN/A - This specimen is an insect (butterfly), not a plant, and has no known traditional medicinal uses as a plant.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsN/A - This specimen is an insect (butterfly), not a plant, and therefore has no known medicinal contraindications.
Cultivation NotesN/A - This specimen is an insect (butterfly), not a plant. Cultivation notes for a plant are not applicable.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This specimen is an insect (butterfly), not a plant. Therefore, a botanical description is not applicable. The Royal Apollo butterfly (Parnassius maharaja) is characterized by its white wings with dark venation, prominent black markings, and subtle pinkish-orange ocelli on the hindwings.
