Rocky Mountain Parnassian
Parnassius smintheus Doubleday, [1847]
Family: Papilionidae
Subfamily: Parnassiinae
Identification: Antenna has alternate black and white rings. Upperside of forewing of females and most males with 2 red or yellow spots beyond the cell. In some males these spots are black.
Wing Span: 1 3/4 - 2 1/2 inches (4.5 - 6.4 cm).
Life History: Males patrol close to the ground for receptive females. Females lay eggs singly on almost any surface. Caterpillars feed on leaves and occasionally flowers and fruits. Hibernate as eggs.
Flight: One flight June-August.
Caterpillar Hosts: Many species of stonecrop (Sedum) in the Crassulaceae family.
Adult Food: Nectar from flowers of Sedum and Asteraceae family.
Habitat: Open forests, meadows, grasslands.
Range: From New Mexico north along the Rocky Mountains and into southwest Alaska.
Conservation: No populations are of conservation concern.
NCGR:
Management Needs: None noted.
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Observation date: Jul 03, 2021
Submitted by: glennfine
Region: Trinity County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 04, 2021
Observation date: Jun 28, 2021
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jun 29, 2021
Observation date: Jun 28, 2021
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jun 29, 2021
Observation date: Aug 04, 2020
Submitted by: twofried
Region: Taos County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Jun 27, 2021
Observation date: Aug 04, 2020
Submitted by: twofried
Region: Taos County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Jun 17, 2021
Observation date: Aug 09, 2009
Submitted by: NikkiM
Region: Park County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Mar 09, 2021
Observation date: Jul 21, 2012
Submitted by: NikkiM
Region: Park County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Mar 09, 2021
Observation date: Aug 05, 2017
Submitted by: NikkiM
Region: Montana, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Mar 01, 2021
Observation date: Jun 08, 2019
Submitted by: Fishycms
Region: Wallowa County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Feb 25, 2021
Observation date: Jul 30, 2020
Submitted by: glennfine
Region: Trinity County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Feb 15, 2021
Observation date: Jun 12, 2020
Submitted by: WYbutterflyer1
Region: Albany County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Feb 01, 2021
Observation date: Jun 15, 2020
Submitted by: elsa_forsberg
Region: Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Feb 01, 2021
Observation date: Jun 14, 2012
Submitted by: Dwaine Wagoner
Region: Natrona County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jan 25, 2021
Observation date: Jul 24, 2020
Submitted by: J_Martineau
Region: Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jan 12, 2021
Observation date: Jul 20, 2020
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Region: Ouray County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: Nov 21, 2020
Observation date: Jul 02, 2020
Submitted by: stevecary
Region: New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Nov 13, 2020
Observation date: Jul 29, 2018
Submitted by: weflybye
Region: Mason County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Oct 27, 2020
Observation date: Aug 18, 2018
Submitted by: weflybye
Region: Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Oct 27, 2020
Observation date: Jun 15, 2020
Submitted by: Will Anderson
Region: Natrona County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Oct 12, 2020
Observation date: Jul 25, 2020
Submitted by: Pheasantboy77
Region: Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jul 26, 2020
Observation date: Jul 18, 2020
Submitted by: Jerry Friedman
Region: Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Jul 19, 2020
Observation date: Jul 09, 2020
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Region: Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: Jul 12, 2020
Observation date: Aug 02, 2013
Submitted by: mouser
Region: Rio Grande County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: Jun 04, 2020
Observation date: Jul 21, 2019
Submitted by: stevecary
Region: Gilpin County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: Jan 31, 2020
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