Sierra Nevada Parnassian
Parnassius behrii
40.3333, -105.709
Field Notes
Description:
We were on a hike in Rocky Mountain National Park and saw a bunch of these white butterflies along the Ute trail. This was a rare occasion that one stood still long enough for me to snap a picture.
Habitat:
Rock slides, alpine tundra, or along streams.
Reference Links:
Alpine Butterflies - Yosemite National Park
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 27, 2013
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