Rocky Mountain Parnassian (Parnassius smintheus)

This white and black butterfly with orange spots can be found from New Mexico north along the Rocky Mountains and into southwest Alaska.

Wing spread: 1.75" - 2.5"

Host plants: species of stonecrop (Sedum) 

Rocky Mountain Parnassian Butterfly

Rocky Mountain Parnassian Butterfly

Photo by and courtesy of Ranger Robb Hannawacker

Rocky Mountain Parnassian Butterfly

Photo by and courtesy of Ranger Robb Hannawacker