Butterflies of Cusco

Lasaia meris

Uncommon up to 1050 m. Usually found puddling; attracted to bait.

Similar species: L. pseudomeris (I have no Cusco records) is more lightly marked on D, especially on HW. I don't know how to distinguish L. meris from L. arsis (I have no Cusco records). See also L. agesilas agesilas.

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2021-Nov22

(230 m., Lago Soledad, Madre de Dios)
2017-Oct04

Lasaia agesilas agesilas

Common up to 1050 m., up to 1500 m. in dry valleys. Attracted to bait and mud. By far the most common Lasaia.

Similar species: Other Lasaia have white 'eyespots' on DHW costa, or have an obviously different D pattern.

600 m., Quebrada Bienvenida, Paucartambo
2021-Nov17

1500 m., Puente Quencomayo, Calca
2022-Sep22

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