Apollo — size comparison

The Apollo is associated with sunny, rocky habitats, often in mountains. Adults feed on nectar. Caterpillars use stonecrops and Hylotelephium plants; the import

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Apollo

Parnassius apollo

78,5 mmAdult individual
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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ApolloWingspan78.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Apollo — size comparison — facts and sources

The Apollo is associated with sunny, rocky habitats, often in mountains. Adults feed on nectar.

Caterpillars use stonecrops and Hylotelephium plants; the importance of particular host plants differs between populations.

Measurement sources