Archon (butterfly)
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Archon is a genus of Palaearctic swallowtail butterflies in the subfamily Parnassiinae. Traditionally, only two species have been recognized: Archon apollinus and Archon apollinaris. Recent studies, however, have given specific status to a third taxon, Archon bostanchii, and suggested that further subspecies could warrant recognition as species.
Taxonomy
The genus consists of the following species:
| Larvae | Butterfly | Scientific name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archon apollinaris (Staudinger, 1892) | Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. | ||
| Archon apollinus (Herbst, 1789) | Central and Eastern Europe and West Asia. | ||
| Archon bostanchii de Freina & Naderi, 2003 | Iran. |
Food plants
Species from this genus feed on Aristolochia species.