Description
This image features a collection of Hypermnestra helios butterflies, part of the Parnassinae subfamily. The display includes various forms and subspecies, with specimens collected from different regions across Central Asia, including Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, and China.
These butterflies are characterized by their light-colored wings with distinct brown and black markings, which vary slightly between subspecies and geographical locations. Specimens like Hypermnestra helios persica, balucha, bushirica, and ariana highlight the diversity found in different habitats, from Iran’s mountainous regions to Afghanistan’s central highlands and Uzbekistan’s valleys.
This collection provides a detailed look at the geographical range and morphological variations of Hypermnestra helios, with butterflies from regions as far apart as Xinjiang in China and the Kopet Dag mountains on the Iran-Turkmenistan border. The neatly arranged display offers a comprehensive overview of this butterfly species’ remarkable adaptability across diverse landscapes.
Description
Parnassius genus is known for its distinct white or pale yellow wings with red, black, and grey markings.
