Parnassius hannyngtoni
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Hannyngton's Apollo Parnassius hannyngtoni is a high altitude butterfly which is found in India. It is a member of the Snow Apollo genus Parnassius
of the Swallowtail (Papilionidae) family. Some sources also spell the name as P. hunnygtoni. It is named after Frank Hannyngton
who obtained the specimen from the Chumbi Valley.
, Northern part of India (Sikkim) which currently is occupied by China. Bhutan (?).
Parnassius
Parnassius is a genus of northern circumpolar and montane butterflies usually known as Apollos. They can vary in colour and form significantly based on their altitude. They also show an adaptation to high altitudes called altitudinal melanism...
of the Swallowtail (Papilionidae) family. Some sources also spell the name as P. hunnygtoni. It is named after Frank Hannyngton
Frank Hannyngton
Frank Hannyngton was a civil servant and amateur entomologist in India.Frank was the youngest son of a judge and a Resident at Madras and later Travancore, John Child Hannyngton. His early education as at Trinity College, Dublin and he then went to Wren's and passed the Indian Civil Service...
who obtained the specimen from the Chumbi Valley.
Range
Northern slope of central Himalaya (Tibet). Previously known from the Chumbi ValleyChumbi Valley
Chumbi Valley is a valley in Tibet at the intersection of India , Bhutan and China in the Himalayas. Two main passes between India and China open up here: the Nathu La Pass and Jelep La Pass....
, Northern part of India (Sikkim) which currently is occupied by China. Bhutan (?).