Archon apollinus drusica (De Freina & Leestmans, 2003) is a large subspecies of the False Apollo. Normal sized adults have a wingspan of at least 6,5cm. The melanism of the adults is an adaptation to the dark, volcanic ground of its habitat. This subspecies flies on the 'Mountain of the Druze' plateau near the border with Jordan. Adults were quite abundant in the first week of April 2011, but all males were already worn.