Chorinea octauius

Uncommon up to 1050 m. Attracted to bait. I'm not sure which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: Single, small red patch at base of HW tail is variable but distinctive.

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2015-Nov15

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2014-Oct26

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2017-Oct28


Chorinea sylphina

Common 1000-2150 m. Puddles, attracted to bait.

Similar species: Red patch at base of HW tails is a long single patch extends to HW base, unlike C. sp.nov..

1600 m., Madre Selva, La Convencion
2022-Sep17

1850 m., Rocotal, Paucartambo
2021-Aug03


Chorinea sp.nov.

Rare(?) at 2100 m. Puddles, attracted to bait.

Similar species: Red at base of HW tails is divided into two small patches, unlike C. sylphina.

2100 m., Rocotal, Paucartambo
2015-Nov17

(2050 m., Bosque Shollet, Pasco)
2011-Oct28


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