Butterflies of Cusco

Allosmaitia strophius

Common up to 1350 m. Found in a variety of habitats; attracted to bait, mud, and flowers. Somewhat variable.

Similar species: Plain but distinctive.

Male
1200 m., Quebrada Honda, Calca
2021-Sep02

Female
(250 m., Juan Guerra, San Martin)
2022-Nov17

Male
1100 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2017-Oct28

Rare(?) up to 1050 m.. Attracted to bait.

Similar species: No similar species shares the conspicuous white subbasal spot VHW.

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2022-Sep28