Butterflies of Cusco

Dagon morena

Locally common 2150-2250 m. Usually found puddling.

Similar species: Telenassa notus (I have no Cusco records) is remarkably similar on D but V is mostly yellow with rusty markings.

2150 m., Alto Combamayo, Calca
2021-Sep01

2150 m., Alto Combamayo, Calca
2021-Aug27

2150 m., Alto Combamayo, Calca
2022-Sep19

Locally common 1550-2150 m. Probably restricted to drier valleys. Strength of pale markings D is variable, especially the discal line HW.

Similar species: [none]

1550 m., Ttio, Quispicanchi
2014-Dec13

1950 m., Macchupicchu, Urbamba
2021-Aug20

1550 m., Ttio, Quispicanchi
2014-Dec13

Common 700-1500 m. Puddles; attracted to bait.

Similar species: [none]

1000 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2022-Sep30

(1800 m., La Paz, Bolivia)
2013-Nov18