Butterflies of Cusco

Anthoptus epictetus

Common up to 1600 m. Found in a variety of habitats, especially disturbed. Attracted to bait and spitwads.

Similar species: On male, note hint of distinctive D pattern on V and black spots on VHW fringe. Female difficult (for me!) to identify with certainty.

Male
1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2022-Sep28

Male
(1050 m., Playa Mariposa, San Martin)
2018-Oct03

1150 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2016-Nov17

Female
(200 m., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
2018-Aug13

Anthoptus insignis

Uncommon(?) up to 1050 m. Attracted to bait.

Similar species: ?

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2021-Nov26

1000 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2022-Sep30

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