A white Apollo butterfly with red spots, one of several Apollos that fly over the high meadows of Tibet.
- Group: Invertebrate
- Habitats: Alpine meadow, rocky slopes
- Regions: Ü Tsang, Kham, Amdo
Habitat
Alpine meadows and scree at high altitude.
Diet
Caterpillars feed on stonecrops and similar plants; adults take nectar.
Ecological role
A pollinator of alpine flowers.
Threats
Little studied; collection for the insect trade is a known threat to Apollo butterflies.
Conservation
Not assessed by the IUCN Red List (no assessment found).