Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1094273

Rocky Mountain Parnassian
Parnassius smintheus

Observation date: July 02, 2016
Submitted by: scrubguy1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Windy conditions lept this one low to the ground. Tended to land and stay put for long periods of time. Vegetation in the area is mostly short grasses and flowering plant,. On a windswept crest of a mountain top.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: October 26, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Park County, United States, Wyoming