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Phoebus Apollo Butterfly

Parnassius phoebus

Photo by Mancheli
Published on Project Noah
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Mountain Apollo

Parnassius apollo

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DanielePralong
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Small Apollo

Parnassius phoebus

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DanielePralong
Hi Mancheli! Great spotting of a rare butterfly! This is Parnassius apollo and not Parnassius phoebus. Parnassius phoebus has an extra red spot at the apex of the forewings, as well as boldly striped antennae.

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