Apollo (butterfly)

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/apollo-butterfly

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Parnassius apollo
2. What kind of places does the Apollo butterfly live in?It lives on rocky mountain slopes, alpine meadows, and open woodlands between 500 and 2,500 meters above sea level in Europe and Asia.
3. How does the Apollo butterfly keep warm in the cold mountains?It basks on sun-warmed rocks to raise its body temperature so it can fly.

Montane Specialist: An organism adapted to living in mountain environments, often with specific habitat requirements.
Aposematism: The use of conspicuous colors or patterns to warn predators of toxicity or unpleasant taste.
Phenology: The study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life cycles.