Butterflies of Cusco

Pyrrhopygopsis socrates

Uncommon up to 900 m. Usually found puddling; occasionally attracted to bait. I have never seen an individual without white VHW in Cusco, but that form may occur. I'm not sure which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: [none]

900 m., Cadena, Quispicanchi
2014-Dec15

(230 m., Lago Soledad, Madre de Dios)
2017-Oct05

(1050 m., Playa Mariposa, San Martin)
2016-Oct04

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