Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1055738

Rocky Mountain Parnassian
Parnassius smintheus

Observation date: July 20, 2014
Submitted by: OhioHick
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm, mostly sunny morning; observation made along the Lost Lake Trail in Yellowstone National Park. The butterfly was lying on the ground on the edge of the trail but near stands of wildflowers. It did not seem to be in the best of shape.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: July 23, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wyoming, Park County