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Alpen-Apollo

Parnassius phoebus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (7 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇷🇺 Russia 🇦🇹 Austria 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class
Insecta (Insekten)
Order
Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)
Family
Papilionidae
Genus
Parnassius
Species
Parnassius phoebus (Alpen-Apollo)

Names in Other Languages

French Petit Apollon
German Alpen-Apollo

Similar Species in Parnassius

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Apollo
Parnassius apollo
Near Threatened
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Schwarzer Apollo
Parnassius mnemosyne
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alpen-Apollo?
The scientific name of Alpen-Apollo is Parnassius phoebus. It belongs to the genus Parnassius.
What is the conservation status of Alpen-Apollo?
Alpen-Apollo (Parnassius phoebus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Alpen-Apollo live?
Alpen-Apollo is found in Found across Europe (7 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Russia, Switzerland.
What family does Alpen-Apollo belong to?
Alpen-Apollo (Parnassius phoebus) belongs to the genus Parnassius, which is part of the taxonomic family Papilionidae.
What kingdom does Alpen-Apollo belong to?
Alpen-Apollo (Parnassius phoebus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Alpen-Apollo?
The closest relatives of Alpen-Apollo in the genus Parnassius include Apollo, Schwarzer Apollo.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Parnassius — 3 Species

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Alpen-Apollo
Parnassius phoebus
NT
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Apollo
Parnassius apollo
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Schwarzer Apollo
Parnassius mnemosyne
NT
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