Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1328161

Rocky Mountain Parnassian
Parnassius smintheus

Observation date: June 10, 2022
Submitted by: davidelwonger@m...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 04, 2022
Coordinator notes: Correct ID...it has been determined that "Phoebus" applies to some Parnassians in the high latitude arctic (Alaska but mostly in Siberian Russia) while the lower latitude ones in the Rocky Mountains are "Smintheus" Parnassians. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Teller County