The False Apollo (Archon apollinus) is a stunning species, seen flying very early in the year from mid-March to mid-April in eastern Greece. This species of butterfly belongs to the Parnassinae subfamily of Swallowtails.
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World Swallowtail Day – 8th June 2025
There are over 580 species of swallowtail in the world. Amongst them, some of the rarest, largest and most spectacular butterflies on the planet. Sadly, many of our swallowtails are under threat, which is why we want to celebrate these incredible insects and encourage as many people as possible to join our movement to protect… Continue Reading
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“Saving Swallowtails: the Apollos and their allies”
We ran our ground-breaking worldwide Saving Swallowtails Conference in 2021, with live online sessions in the eastern and western hemispheres. All our sessions for this conference are now available for free on our YouTube channel. Just click and enjoy!
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The Bhutan Glories and Shoskom – the Bhutan Glories’ Hill
There are only four species of Bhutanitis known, two of which are only found in China. The other two can be found in Bhutan. All of the Bhutanitis species are listed on CITES Appendix II, meaning their trade is restricted.
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