Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1249880

Rocky Mountain Parnassian
Parnassius smintheus

Observation date: August 02, 2013
Submitted by: mouser
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: While climbing Bennett Peak at about 12,700'
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: June 04, 2020
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct. A relatively common alpine butterfly in late summer.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Rio Grande County