Melete leucanthe

Uncommon(?) 1000-1350 m. Usually found puddling. I'm not sure which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: ?

1000 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2016-Nov19

(1050 m., Oventeni, Ucayali)
2013-Jul19


Melete lycimnia aelia

Uncommon at 1050 m., probably higher. Variable. Usually found puddling.

Similar species: M. peruviana is similar but most of V is white, not creamy; it replaces M. lycimnia aelia in the lowlands.

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2018-Oct19

(1550 m., La Paz, Bolivia)
2013-Nov11

(1550 m., La Paz, Bolivia)
2013-Nov11

(1000 m., Mishquiyacu, San Martin)
2016-Oct01


Melete peruviana

Uncommon up to 1500 m.; probably mostly much lower. Usually found puddling, especially along rivers.

Similar species: M. lycimnia aelia, which is mostly found at higher elevations, is creamy rather than white on V.

(270 m., Manu Wildlife Centre, Madre de Dios)
2014-Jun21

(270 m., Manu Wildlife Centre, Madre de Dios)
2014-Jun21

1500 m., Puente Quencomayo, Calca
2022-Sep22


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