Amazing Machaon Butterfly. Summer Photo. Royalty-Free Stock Photography

Mahaon lat. Papilio machaon - diurnal butterfly. Machaon is named by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus the founder of modern animal systematics. The name of the butterfly Machaon goes far back in history, during the existence of the ancient country of Troy. According to legend, the doctor Machaon lived in this city. He was engaged in healing wounded warriors. In addition, Machaon was among the contenders for the hand and heart of beautiful Helen and participated in the capture of Troy. But in one battle the warrior doctor perishes. And his soul became a butterfly with pale yellow wings and an elegant black pattern on them. Here is such a beautiful story from ancient Greece.