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 169 - 192 of 410 verified sightings
Observation date: Jul 13, 2013
Submitted by: jamesasym
Region: La Plata County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: azukoff
Verified date: Jul 28, 2013
Observation date: Jul 10, 2013
Submitted by: Kit Davenport
Region: Siskiyou County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jul 18, 2013
Observation date: Jun 15, 2013
Submitted by: agoseris
Region: Missoula County, Montana, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 11, 2013
Observation date: Aug 14, 2010
Submitted by: snowcat
Region: Lewis County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Mar 06, 2013
Observation date: Jul 25, 2011
Submitted by: Nancy Lea Sandy
Region: Natrona County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: kent
Verified date: Dec 24, 2012
Observation date: Aug 07, 2012
Submitted by: Cheryl Henley
Region: Madison County, Montana, United States
Verified by: stevekohler
Verified date: Oct 12, 2012
Observation date: Aug 12, 2012
Submitted by: plex1ppus
Region: Okanogan County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Sep 22, 2012
Observation date: Jul 15, 2012
Submitted by: gellerbj
Region: Gallatin County, Montana, United States
Verified by: stevekohler
Verified date: Jul 25, 2012
Observation date: Jul 08, 2012
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Region: Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jul 11, 2012
Observation date: Jul 20, 2009
Submitted by: hjbarkey9
Region: Routt County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: May 15, 2012
Observation date: Jul 12, 2009
Submitted by: hjbarkey9
Region: Park County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: May 14, 2012
Observation date: Aug 02, 2011
Submitted by: Nancy Lea Sandy
Region: Natrona County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: kent
Verified date: Mar 28, 2012
Observation date: Aug 14, 2011
Submitted by: J_Martineau
Region: Johnson County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Dec 02, 2011
Observation date: Jul 12, 2011
Submitted by: Nancy Lea Sandy
Region: Natrona County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Nov 29, 2011
Observation date: Jul 31, 2011
Submitted by: Glacier
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: Sep 10, 2011
Observation date: Aug 26, 2011
Submitted by: mattersf
Region: Alberta, Canada
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: Aug 28, 2011
Observation date: Jun 23, 2007
Submitted by: RaisingButterfl...
Region: Davis County, Utah, United States
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Aug 09, 2011
Observation date: Jul 25, 2009
Submitted by: plex1ppus (plex1ppus)
Region: Pend Oreille County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Mar 13, 2011
Observation date: Jun 30, 2010
Submitted by: J_Martineau
Region: Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
Verified by: paulopler
Verified date: Jan 23, 2011
Observation date: Jul 22, 1969
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Emmel & Shields)
Region: Elko County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 01, 2011
Observation date: Jul 26, 1969
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Emmel & Shields)
Region: Elko County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 01, 2011
Observation date: Jul 15, 1973
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (W. E. Knoshaug)
Region: Elko County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 01, 2011
Observation date: Jul 28, 1969
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Emmel & Shields)
Region: Elko County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 01, 2011
Observation date: Jul 20, 1973
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Peter Herlan)
Region: Elko County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 01, 2011
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