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Apollo

Parnassius apollo

Near Threatened

About

Apollo (Parnassius apollo) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (29 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇩 Andorra 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇲🇪 Montenegro 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇲🇰 North Macedonia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Parnassius apollo (Apollo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Apolo

French L'Apollon

German Apollo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Apollo?

The scientific name of Apollo is Parnassius apollo. It belongs to the genus Parnassius.

What is the conservation status of Apollo?

Apollo (Parnassius apollo) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Apollo live?

Apollo is found in Found across Europe (29 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France.

What family does Apollo belong to?

Apollo (Parnassius apollo) belongs to the genus Parnassius, which is part of the taxonomic family Papilionidae.

What kingdom does Apollo belong to?

Apollo (Parnassius apollo) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Apollo?

The closest relatives of Apollo in the genus Parnassius include Clouded Apollo, Phoebus Parnassian.