Butterflies of Cusco

Baeotis elegantula

Common 1000-1400 m. Puddles. Markings slightly variable.

Similar species: B. bacaenis and B. bacaenita are very similar but I have no records of them from Cusco.

1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2017-Oct17

(1550 m., La Paz, Bolivia)
2013-Nov09

1200 m., Quebrada Honda, Calca
2021-Aug26

Fairly common 1850(lower?)-2200 m. Attracted to mud and bait.

Similar species: [none]

2050 m., Rocotal, Paucartambo
2018-Oct21

2200 m., Rocotal, Paucartambo
2018-Oct12

Uncommon up to 1050 m. Attracted to bait and mud.

Similar species: [none]

850 m., Chontachaca, Paucartambo
2016-Nov18

Rare(?) up to 1050 m. Attracted to bait.

Similar species: Can be very similar to B. prima, but yellow bands generally broader.

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2016-Nov11

Rare(?) up to 1050 m. Attracted to bait.

Similar species: Can be very similar to B. euprepes, but yellow bands generally narrower.

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2016-Nov09

Fairly common 1100-1450 m. Attracted to bait.

Similar species: [none]

1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2016-Nov08

1100 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2017-Oct28