Butterflies of Cusco

Pterourus menatius

Locally fairly common 1000-2400 m. Usually found puddling. I'm not sure which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: [none]

1850 m., Potrero Road, La Convencion
2022-Sep16

1250 m., Madre Selva, La Convencion
2018-Aug21

Uncommon 1000-2000 m., probably least common at lower end of this range. Usually found puddling. I'm not sure which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: [none]

2000 m., Rocotal, Paucartambo
2016-May15

Rare at 1050 m. Puddles.

Similar species: Lacks yellow markings in FW apical area of P. zagreus chrysoxanthus.

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2015-Nov25

Uncommon 1050-1100 m., probably lower. Usually found puddling.

Similar species: Variable but distinctive; see P. bachus chrysomelus.

(1050 m., Playa Mariposa, San Martin)
2016-Jun14

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2015-Nov19