Leptotes cassius
Common (locally?) up to 1500 m. Perhaps most common in dry valleys, but found in open areas of humid lowlands as well. Puddles and visits flowers. Details of V markings seem variable.
Similar species: See L. lamasi. Others?
1150 m., Quebrada Honda, Calca
2021-Aug26
1500 m., Puente Quencomayo, Calca
2022-Sep22
Male
(1750 m., La Paz, Bolivia)
2013-Nov17
Female
(950 m., Mishquiyacu, San Martin)
2018-Oct03
Leptotes lamasi
Locally fairly common at 1400-1800 m.; probably restricted to mid-elevation dry valleys. Puddles.
Similar species: Similar to the (probably) more widespread L. cassius but V more heavily marked and with smaller iridescent subtornal ocelli VHW.
1600 m., Cataratas de Yanay
2018-Jul23
1800 m., Machupicchu, Urubamba
2021-Aug19
2400 m., Pichuymarca, Anta
2021-Jul19
Male
3550 m., Poroy, Anta
2013-Apr30
Female
1700 m., Rocotal, Paucartambo
2019-Oct07
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