Eversmann's Parnassian - Hodges#4153
Parnassius eversmanni
This record describes Parnassius eversmanni (species). Recorded family: Papilionidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Closely related to, and similar to Parnassius clodius , but usually smaller in size and with wings decidedly tinged yellow. Dark markings tend to be better developed in P. eversmanni . Differs from Parnassius smintheus / phoebus in the same ways as does P. clodius ; in addition to being yellower.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Papilionoidea
- Family
- Papilionidae (Swallowtails, Parnassians)
- Subfamily
- Parnassiinae
- Tribe
- Parnassiini
- Genus
- Parnassius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
north from northern British Columbia and across Alaska, mostly in mountains. Also in mountains of Asia.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larval host: Corydalis and perhaps Dicentra
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Our subspecies in North America is P. eversmanni thor .
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Parnassius eversmanni. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eversmann's Parnassian - Hodges#4153
What is Eversmann's Parnassian - Hodges#4153?
Eversmann's Parnassian - Hodges#4153 (Parnassius eversmanni) is a species in the family Papilionidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Eversmann's Parnassian - Hodges#4153?
Closely related to, and similar to Parnassius clodius , but usually smaller in size and with wings decidedly tinged yellow. Dark markings tend to be better developed in P. eversmanni . Differs from Parnassius smintheus / phoebus in the same ways as does P. clodius ; in addition to being yellower.
Where is Eversmann's Parnassian - Hodges#4153 found?
Range: north from northern British Columbia and across Alaska, mostly in mountains. Also in mountains of Asia.
What does Eversmann's Parnassian - Hodges#4153 eat?
The diet of the Eversmann's Parnassian - Hodges#4153 includes larval host: Corydalis and perhaps Dicentra.