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Archon apollinus one of my favorite butterflies... <br /> I just checked: 6 of the 8 photos of this species on JD are mine... Archon apollinus,False Apollo,Geotagged,Israel,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Archon apollinus

one of my favorite butterflies...
I just checked: 6 of the 8 photos of this species on JD are mine...

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
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    It's a gorgeous and unique species for sure! Posted one year ago
    1. View Yael Orgad's profile
      Yael Orgad
      Lion
      View Lion class
      agreed! Posted one year ago

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The False Apollo

The False Apollo, "Archon apollinus" is a species of butterfly belonging to the Parnassinae Subfamily. Older individuals often lose their scales, especially on the forewings, and appear very transparent.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Yael Orgad
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By Yael Orgad

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Uploaded Feb 8, 2024. Captured Feb 8, 2024 13:24 in XXP6+WM Shoham, Israel.
country flag of Israel Explore Israel 4,788 1,929 0
  • E-M1MarkII
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO200
  • 60mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.