Butterflies of Cusco

Parvospila lucianus

Uncommon(?) up to 700 m. I'm not sure which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: ?

Male
700 m., Kuporo Lodge, Quispicanchi
2021-Aug10

Female
(230 m., Lago Soledad, Madre de Dios)
2019-Sep25

Male
700 m., Kuporo Lodge, Quispicanchi
2021-Aug10

Female
(230 m., Lago Soledad, Madre de Dios)
2019-Sep25

Parvospila emylius

Common up to 550 m. Males perch and patrol in open areas in the afternoon. Both sexes occasionally attracted to bait. D pattern seems somewhat variable in both sexes. I'm not sure which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: [none?]

Male
550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2021-Nov25

Female
550 m. Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2022-Oct31

Male
(500 m., Tarapoto, San Martin)
2018-Sep20

Female
550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2019-Oct09

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