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 26, 2016
Submitted by: Robb Hannawacker
Region: Grand County, Utah, United States
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Verified date: Apr 22, 2017
Observation date: Jun 22, 2016
Submitted by: J_Martineau
Region: Carbon County, Montana, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jan 18, 2017
Observation date: Jul 12, 2014
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Region: Chelan County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jun 02, 2016
Observation date: Jul 05, 2014
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Region: Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 30, 2016
Observation date: Jun 25, 2015
Submitted by: J_Martineau
Region: Teton County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Dec 11, 2015
Observation date: Jul 20, 2014
Submitted by: OhioHick
Region: Park County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 23, 2015
Observation date: Jun 20, 2015
Submitted by: sagebird52
Region: Albany County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jun 28, 2015
Observation date: Jun 22, 2015
Submitted by: sagebird52
Region: Albany County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jun 28, 2015
Observation date: Jul 26, 2014
Submitted by: bellhanley
Region: Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: May 01, 2015
Observation date: Jul 26, 2014
Submitted by: bellhanley
Region: Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: May 01, 2015
Observation date: Jul 15, 2014
Submitted by: Blewis
Region: Glacier County, Montana, United States
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: Jul 20, 2014
Observation date: Jul 06, 2014
Submitted by: janazak
Region: Yukon Territory, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jul 14, 2014
Observation date: Jul 09, 2014
Submitted by: Lawrence J. Urban (Betty D. Bisom)
Region: Lewis And Clark County, Montana, United States
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: Jul 09, 2014
Observation date: Jul 07, 2014
Submitted by: sagebird52
Region: Albany County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 09, 2014
Observation date: Jun 21, 2014
Submitted by: LibbyMegna
Region: Albany County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jun 25, 2014
Observation date: Jun 21, 2014
Submitted by: Mountain Roamer
Region: Albany County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jun 25, 2014
Observation date: Jun 14, 2014
Submitted by: telekineticturtle
Region: Jefferson County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: Jun 22, 2014
Observation date: Aug 07, 2013
Submitted by: wvbirder
Region: Clallam County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Mar 08, 2014
Observation date: Aug 23, 2009
Submitted by: rosenthal.k
Region: Colorado, United States
Verified by: azukoff
Verified date: Feb 15, 2014
Observation date: Aug 29, 2013
Submitted by: toddewen
Region: Summit County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: azukoff
Verified date: Feb 13, 2014
Observation date: Aug 05, 2013
Submitted by: jamesheintz1
Region: Chelan County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Sep 14, 2013
Observation date: Aug 22, 2013
Submitted by: Doug Taron
Region: Ferry County, Washington, United States
Verified by: Doug Taron
Verified date: Sep 05, 2013
Observation date: Aug 26, 2013
Submitted by: schlemans
Region: Yakima County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Sep 01, 2013
Observation date: Aug 05, 2013
Submitted by: jamesheintz1
Region: Chelan County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Aug 12, 2013
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