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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Verified Sightings
Displaying 121 - 144 of 410 verified sightings
Observation date: Sep 12, 2018
Submitted by: Mapper
Region: Grand County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: Nov 10, 2018
Observation date: Aug 06, 2005
Submitted by: hydapse
Region: Park County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Oct 11, 2018
Observation date: Aug 24, 2018
Submitted by: lizmcd
Region: Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Oct 10, 2018
Observation date: Aug 24, 2018
Submitted by: lizmcd
Region: Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Oct 10, 2018
Observation date: Aug 24, 2018
Submitted by: lizmcd
Region: Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Oct 10, 2018
Observation date: Aug 10, 2018
Submitted by: Tallpeak14
Region: Colorado, United States
Verified by: charleseharp
Verified date: Oct 09, 2018
Observation date: Jun 22, 2008
Submitted by: thestewartbunch
Region: Park County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Aug 29, 2018
Observation date: Aug 09, 2018
Submitted by: randimal
Region: Pierce County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Aug 11, 2018
Observation date: Aug 05, 2018
Submitted by: hiker96
Region: Mason County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Aug 07, 2018
Observation date: Aug 01, 2018
Submitted by: stonepitts2
Region: Siskiyou County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Aug 03, 2018
Observation date: Jul 28, 2018
Submitted by: weflybye
Region: Mason County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jul 28, 2018
Observation date: Jul 07, 2018
Submitted by: sam_au_ri@Yahoo.com
Region: Larimer County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: Jul 25, 2018
Observation date: Jul 11, 2018
Submitted by: dsperanza
Region: Powell County, Montana, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 18, 2018
Observation date: Jul 07, 2015
Submitted by: Bill Thompson 2524
Region: Teton County, Montana, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 09, 2018
Observation date: Jun 16, 2018
Submitted by: Wapiti-eater
Region: Natrona County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jun 25, 2018
Observation date: Jun 15, 2018
Submitted by: sgguthart
Region: Larimer County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: Jun 22, 2018
Observation date: Jun 14, 2018
Submitted by: rogerashton
Region: Larimer County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: Jun 22, 2018
Observation date: Jun 11, 2018
Submitted by: Doug Backlund
Region: Custer County, South Dakota, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jun 13, 2018
Observation date: Jul 19, 2017
Submitted by: wallap74
Region: San Juan County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: Dec 23, 2017
Observation date: Aug 12, 2017
Submitted by: A_baldini
Region: Larimer County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: Oct 31, 2017
Observation date: Jul 02, 2016
Submitted by: scrubguy1
Region: Park County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Oct 26, 2017
Observation date: Jul 16, 2017
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Region: Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Sep 19, 2017
Observation date: Jul 11, 2017
Submitted by: stinglessbee
Region: Mineral County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: Aug 12, 2017
Observation date: Jun 26, 2017
Submitted by: wwittkop
Region: Natrona County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 24, 2017
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