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Sierra Nevada Parnassian
Parnassius behrii W.H. Edwards, 1870
Attributes of Parnassius behriiFamily: Parnassians and Swallowtails (Papilionidae) Subfamily: Parnassians (Parnassiinae) Identification: Upperside of forewing with 2 black spots and 1-3 small yellow or orange spots along front edge. Hindwing with 2 round yellow or orange spots. Hairs on abdomen light yellow. 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 mainly mid-July to early September. Wing span: 1 15/16 - 2 1/16 inches (4.9 - 5.3 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Stonecrop (Sedum) in the Crassulaceae family. Adult food: Nectar from flowers of Sedum and Asteraceae family. Habitat: Rock slides, alpine tundra, and stream edges. Range: Sierra Nevada of California. Conservation: Species has small range and is subject to random climatic events. NatureServe Global Status: G3, G4 - Very rare or local throughout its range or found locally in a restricted range OR Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Management needs: None noted. | Documented Records for Parnassius behrii
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