Butterflies of Cusco

Niconiades yoka

Uncommon(?) up to 850 m. Usually found inside forest; attracted to bait and spitwads.

Similar species: ?

850 m., Kuporo Lodge, Quispicanchi
2021-Aug02

Male
(1150 m., Moyobamba, San Martin)
2016-Jun15

Uncommon up to 1050 m., perhaps absent from true lowlands. Attracted to spitwads and bait.

Similar species: [none]

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2016-Nov11

Male
700 m., Kuporo Lodge, Quispicanchi
2021-Jul31

Uncommon at 1350 m., probably higher and lower. Attracted to bait and spitwads; occasionally visits flowers.

Similar species: ?

1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2016-Nov08

1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2015-Nov13

Rare(?) at 850 m. Attracted to bait. This is possibly an undescribed species; if not it is something not well known from Cusco and surrounding areas.

Similar species: ?

850 m., Kuporo Lodge, Quispicanchi
2021-Aug02