Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 726436

Rocky Mountain Parnassian
Parnassius smintheus

Observation date: July 08, 2012
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several Parnassians were seen in a flower-filled parkland at 4800', this one feeding on a mustard. Opening in Douglas-fir/Ponderosa pine woodland.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 11, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Kittitas County