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Rocky Mountain Parnassian
Parnassius smintheus Doubleday, [1847]
Attributes of Parnassius smintheusFamily: Parnassians and Swallowtails (Papilionidae) Subfamily: Parnassians (Parnassiinae) Identification: Antenna has alternate black and white rings. Upperside of forewing of females and most males with 2 red or yellow spots beyond the cell. In some males these spots are black. Life history: Males patrol close to the ground for receptive females. Females lay eggs singly on almost any surface. Caterpillars feed on leaves and occasionally flowers and fruits. Hibernate as eggs. Flight: One flight June-August. Wing span: 1 3/4 - 2 1/2 inches (4.5 - 6.4 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Many species of stonecrop (Sedum) in the Crassulaceae family. Adult food: Nectar from flowers of Sedum and Asteraceae family. Habitat: Open forests, meadows, grasslands. Range: From New Mexico north along the Rocky Mountains and into southwest Alaska. Conservation: No populations are of conservation concern. NatureServe Global Status: Not reported Management needs: None noted. | Documented Records for Parnassius smintheus
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