Methona confusa

Uncommon(?) up to 700 m.; probably more common in lowlands. Occasionally attracted to bait, flowers, and spitwads. I'm not sure which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: Virtually identical to M. curvifascia; perhaps the only difference is that male curvifascia has a pair of small spikes (part of the genetalia) visible at the end of the abdomen. Others? Compare also with Thyridia psidii ino, and wtih Patia orise, which is a Pierid with six functional legs, among other differences.

550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2022-Oct30

(650 m., Tingo Maria, Huanuco)
2016-Nov02

(800 m., Boyaca, Colombia)
2019-Aug26

(800 m., Boyaca, Colombia)
2019-Aug26


Methona curvifascia

Uncommon(?) up to 550 m. Occasionally attracted to bait.

Similar species: See M. confusa. Others?

Male
550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2016-Nov20

Male
(230 m., Lago Soledad, Madre de Dios)
2021-Dec04


Methona maxima

Uncommon at 2950 m., probably somehwat lower. I'm not sure which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: Found at much higher elevations than similar species.

2950 m., Piilahuata, Paucartambo
2015-Nov29


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