Dione glycera

Common 2000-3400 m., probably higher; uncommon lower, down to at least 1350 m. Puddles; attracted to flowers. Found in open areas.

Similar species: DHW lacks yellow tone and nearly solid black margin of D. moneta. Compare also with Agraulis vanillae.

2000 m., Rocotal, Paucartambo
2015-Nov14

2150 m., Alto Combamayo, Calca
2021-Sep01


Dione moneta

Rare at 1500 m., probably lower. Puddles; attracted to bait. Found in open areas. I'm not sure which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: DHW has a nearly solid black margin and is mostly yellowish, contrasting with DFW base; compare with D. glycera.

(1050 m., Oventeni, Ucayali)
2013-Jul20

1500 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2016-Nov12


Dione juno

Farily common up to 1200 m.; up to 2350 m. in dry valleys. Puddles; attracted to bait and flowers. Found in open areas. I'm not sure which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: [none]

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2021-Nov22

650 m., Coloradito, Paucartambo
2018-Oct19


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