Butterflies of Cusco

Nascus phocus

Uncommon(?) up to 1050 m., probably more common in lowlands. Active at dawn and dusk. Attracted to bait and spitwads.

Similar species: Pseudonascascus solon solon has all apical spots FW aligned, while in Nascus phocus the uppermost spot in shifted inwards, among other differences.

Male
(270 m., Manu Wildlife Centre, Madre de Dios)
2014-Jun20

Male
(1200 m., Pampa Hermosa, Junin)
2014-Nov17

Female
(50 m., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
2018-Aug08

Male
1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2015-Nov28

Nascus phintias

Rare(?) up to 1050 m., probably more common in lowlands. Active at dawn and dusk. Attracted to flowers, spitwads, and bait.

Similar species: D colouring distinctive, though not as intense in female.

Male
1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2016-Nov19

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