Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 697111

Rocky Mountain Parnassian
Parnassius smintheus

Observation date: July 20, 2009
Submitted by: hjbarkey9
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly was flying in a field of wildflowers. It was a sunny day in the 70's with no wind. The area is heavy pine forest and has an elevation of 8500 ft.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: May 15, 2012
Coordinator notes: Male, correctly identified by the submitter.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Routt County