Opoptera aorsa

Uncommon up to 1350 m., mostly below 1050 m. Usually found inside humid forest; attracted to bait. I don't know which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: O. arsippe has much less extensive pale markings VFW.

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2015-Nov19

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2015-Nov19


Opoptera arsippe arsippe

Uncommon 2100-2150 m., probably lower and slightly higher. Usually found inside humid forest; attracted to bait. Subspecies in N areas (like the first photo shown here) may be different.

Similar species: O. aorsa has much more extensive pale markings VFW.

2150 m., Alto Combamayo, Calca
2021-Sep01

2100 m., Rocotal, Paucartambo
2015-Nov17

2100 m., Rocotal, Paucartambo
2015-Nov17


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