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Rocky Mountain Parnassian
Parnassius smintheus

Observation date: July 19, 2024
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In rocky area near what looked like the host, one or two males and females. Hot clear dry day along with coppers and frits, some sulphur, checkerspots and crescents. will post more. Posted what I think are a male and the female it was chasing.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: August 08, 2024
Coordinator notes: These are the subspecies Parnassius smintheus sayii. I believe the top photo is the female, bottom the male. Yes please submit more for Utah for sure, appreciated. Thanks, JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Utah, Rich County