Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1415803

Sierra Nevada Parnassian
Parnassius behrii

Observation date: September 23, 2023
Submitted by: wiggles
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sighted on a beautiful sunny Sierra fall day following a record breaking snow pack in winter of 22-23. Insect was well camouflaged in the crumbly granite of a “trail” in a remote basin. No movement so presumed asleep in the morning chill or dead; shockingly beautiful nonetheless.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 07, 2025
Coordinator notes: Great record and possibly late in the season. I would prefer to use your real name to publish this record in the annual Season Summary, no problem it being 2 years old....let me know: kdavenport93306@yahoo.com-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Inyo County