Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1342882

Rocky Mountain Parnassian
Parnassius smintheus

Observation date: August 29, 2022
Submitted by: DebraRade
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen along hiking trail at Continental Divide, high altitude.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: October 02, 2022
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID on this one is correct...a male. At the Continental Divide, this is the high altitude form hermodur which has reduced markings and red-spots on the wings that the one found well below timberline. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Lake County