139 observationsLeast Concern
Eversmann's Parnassian
Parnassius eversmanni
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Papilionidae βΊGenus: Parnassius
About
Parnassius eversmanni, or Eversmann's parnassian, is a high-altitude butterfly which is found in eastern Russia, Mongolia, Japan, Alaska, and the Yukon. It is a member of the snow Apollo genus (Parnassius) of the swallowtail (Papilionidae) family. The species was named to honour Eduard Friedrich Eversmann.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eversmann's Parnassian is Parnassius eversmanni.
- Eversmann's Parnassian belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eversmann's Parnassian belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Eversmann's Parnassian belongs to the class Insecta.
- Eversmann's Parnassian belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Eversmann's Parnassian belongs to the family Papilionidae.
- Eversmann's Parnassian belongs to the genus Parnassius.