Butterflies of Cusco

Micandra aegides

Uncommon 1700-2700 m. Attracted to bait.

Similar species: M. comae (I have no Cusco records) is very similar; I believe it has straighter and stronger white lines V.

Male
1700 m., Rocotal, Paucartambo
2019-Oct07

Female
(2300 m., Abra Patricia, Amazonas)
2022-Dec01

Rare(?) at 2700-3000 m. Attracted to flowers.

Similar species: Brown eyes are distinctive.

2700 m., Pillahuata, Paucartambo
2018-Oct22