Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1302554

Rocky Mountain Parnassian
Parnassius smintheus

Observation date: July 22, 2021
Submitted by: twofried
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: At bit low, near treeline. Perched one plant over from a Checkered White.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 28, 2021
Coordinator notes: treeline does seems low for this species here, but in Colorado it flies down to 9,000 feet.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Taos County