Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 726576

Sierra Nevada Parnassian
Parnassius behrii

Observation date: July 03, 2012
Submitted by: eal79
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny, calm weather. Above 10,000 feet. Habitat - low sub-alpine or alpine flowers.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 16, 2012
Coordinator notes: Good going on this, your best record of the trip. Please send me that data and your name as well. There are very few Tulare County records for Behr's Parnassian.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Tulare County