Butterflies of Cusco

Staphylus chlora

Fairly common up to 1050 m. Attracted to bait and spitwads.

Similar species: ?

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2016-Nov15

1000 m., Illapani, La Convencion
2022-Sep18

(1100 m., Pozuzo, Pasco)
2014-Nov08

Staphylus vulgata

Uncommon(?) up to 1850 m. Visits flowers.

Similar species: ?

1850 m., Potrero Road, La Convencion
2022-Sep16

Staphylus lizeri lizeri

Uncommon(?) up to 1000 m. Attracted to bait.

Similar species: [none]

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

Female
(1400 m., Fundo Armorique)
2022-Nov12

Staphylus ascalaphus

Uncommon(?) up to 1500 m., probably lower. Probably widespread at lower elevations, especially in disturbed habitats, but perhaps most common in dry valleys.

Similar species: ?

Male
1500 m., Puente Quencomayo, Calca
2022-Sep22

Female
1100 m., Quebrada Honda, Calca
2021-Aug26

Staphylus tingo

Rare(?) at 1100 m. Attracted to bait.

Similar species: ?

1100 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2015-Nov21

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