Butterflies of Cusco

Burnsius orcynoides

Rare at 3200 m.

Similar species: Male and female are similar. Submarginal markings DHW smaller than female B. orcus. Others?

(550 m., Tucuman, Argentina)
2018-Jan14

3200 m., Cusco, Cusco
2009-Aug17

Rare(?) at 3100 m., probably higher.

Similar species: ?

Female
3100 m., Mollepata, Anta
2013-Jun27

Common up to 2400 m.; found in open habitats. Attracted to mud, flowers, and bait.

Similar species: Male distinctive; female resembles others but has larger submarginal spots DHW.

Male
2400 m., Pichuymarca, Anta
2021-Jul19

Female
550 m. Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2022-Nov02

Male
1000 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2015-Nov26