Mountain apollo, small apollo and clouded apollo

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Mountain apollo, small apollo and clouded apollo

Mountain apollo, Parnassius apollo, vulnerable, small apollo, Parnassius phoebus, and clouded apollo, Parnassius mnemosyne. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel from Hippolyte Lucas Natural History of European Butterflies, Histoire Naturelle des Lepidopteres d Europe, 1864

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Alexis Apollo Brothers Butterflies Clouded Hippolyte Histoire Lucas Naturelle Nicolas Noel Pauquet Phoebus Vulnerable Mnemosyne Parnassius

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This exquisite handcoloured steel engraving, created by the Pauquet brothers and based on an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel for Hippolyte Lucas' Natural History of European Butterflies, showcases three beautiful and vulnerable species of the Apollo butterfly family, Parnassius: the Mountain Apollo (Parnassius apollo), Small Apollo (Parnassius phoebus), and Clouded Apollo (Parnassius mnemosyne). The Mountain Apollo, depicted in the center, is a large and striking butterfly found in the high Alpine meadows of Europe. Its wings are adorned with intricate patterns of black, orange, and white, and its undersides are a beautiful shade of brown. This species is considered vulnerable due to habitat loss and fragmentation. To the left, the Small Apollo can be seen. This small and delicate butterfly is characterized by its bright orange wings with black markings and white spots. It is found in the mountains of Central Europe and is also considered a vulnerable species due to habitat loss and fragmentation. On the right, the Clouded Apollo is depicted. This species is easily recognizable by its wings, which are covered in small, cloud-like patches of white and orange. It is found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe and is also considered vulnerable due to habitat loss and fragmentation. This stunning engraving, created in 1864, not only serves as a beautiful work of art but also highlights the importance of preserving these delicate and vulnerable species. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring these butterflies to life, reminding us of the natural beauty that exists in the world and the need to protect it.

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