Consider the following statements regarding the Apollo Species of Butterflies: 1. Dusted Apollo Butterfly is known for its distinctive wing patterns and coloration. 2. All species of the Apollo butterfly are migratory, travelling long distances between seasons. 3. They are highly valued butterflies in commercial trade. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Apollo Species of Butterflies:
1.Dusted Apollo Butterfly is known for its distinctive wing patterns and coloration.
2.All species of the Apollo butterfly are migratory, travelling long distances between seasons.
3.They are highly valued butterflies in commercial trade.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Dusted Apollo (Parnassius stenosemus) is an extremely rare high-altitude butterfly known for its distinctive wing patterns and coloration, and it has been sighted for the first time in Himachal Pradesh. Apollos are highly valued butterflies in commercial trade and command high prices within the poaching industry. Most of the Apollo butterflies are endangered and urgently require conservation and protection measures.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Some Apollo Butterfly species migrate, while most of them do not.

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