Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1150087

Rocky Mountain Parnassian
Parnassius smintheus

Observation date: July 19, 2017
Submitted by: wallap74
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Stony Pass; 12,500 ft.
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: December 23, 2017
Coordinator notes: Yes, this is a female Rocky Mountain Parnassian. It appears to be depositing eggs on some type of stonecrop in the second photo.
Checklist region(s): San Juan County, United States, Colorado