Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Rocky Mountain Parnassian
Parnassius smintheus

Observation date: August 12, 2017
Submitted by: A_baldini
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These parnassians were fairly common around our campsite, often stopping to nectar in fields of yellow flowers. This one was seen on a warm, mostly sunny day with no humidity and a slight breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: October 31, 2017
Coordinator notes: Correct identification - getting kind of late for these unless you were at quite high altitude. Mike
Checklist region(s): Larimer County, United States, Colorado