Apollo Patron of the Arts – meeting with the artists
We are delighted to have had the opportunity to introduce the Apollo butterfly to exceptional guests. When we invited them
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Apollo is back on an international mission! – ECE Conference in France
From 29 June to 3 July 2026, our team took part in the XIII European Congress of Entomology, held in
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Field Report: Strengthening Apollo Habitats in Tyrol and Salzburg
🦋 Apollo2020 is on the move!
We’ve kicked off a new phase of fieldwork with visits to four key Apollo butterfly habitats: Hinterbichl, Virgen, and Leisach in East Tyrol, plus Karteis in Salzburg (Pongau). These stunning alpine sites are crucial stepping stones for Parnassius apollo glocnericus and P. apollo juvavus.
Together with butterfly expert Otto Feldner and project lead Max Rossberg, we used drone-based imaging to map terrain and identify microhabitats that will guide our summer restoration work. 💡🌱
Each location is part of a growing cross-border habitat network that supports the long-term survival of Apollo butterflies in the Alps. 🏔️💚
📍 Stay tuned for detailed updates from the field—and follow us as we help restore one of Europe’s most iconic alpine species!
#Apollo2020 #ParnassiusApollo #ButterflyConservation #AlpineNature #EastTyrol #Salzburg #HabitatRestoration #NatureNetwork
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Education and awareness-raising activities in the White Carpathians
In 2024, the Education and Information Centre White Carpathians continued the Apollo Project and its related education and awareness activities.
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The Apollo Butterfly: How Genome Research and Habitat Studies Drive Conservation Efforts
The Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo), a species of conservation concern throughout Europe, is emblematic of the delicate balance between genetic
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Gardens for Apollo: Something for Butterflies, Caterpillars, and People
One of the key activities of the Apollo 2020 project, “Conservation of Parnassius apollo in Poland, Czechia, and Austria,” is creating habitats
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New home for the Apollo in Krkonoše mountains
In June, the Krkonoše Mountains briefly became home to the very rare Apollo butterfly. This butterfly is a relic from
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The effect of climate change on the Parnassius Apollo butterfly
Written by Maureen Nieuwschepen This article is the second in a two-part, scientifically-based series on Parnassius apollo. Worldwide climate change
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Migratory history and ecology of the Apollo butterfly
Written by Maureen Nieuwschepen This article is the first in a two-part, scientifically-based series on Parnassius apollo. Origin and migratory
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Nature Restoration Law adopted: what this breaking news means
On 17th of June 2024 – breaking news was announced- the EU Council adopted the Nature Restoration Law. This piece
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