Butterflies of Cusco

Kolana ligurina

Uncommon(?) up to 550 m. Attracted to bait.

Similar species: VHW submarginal markings are regular towards the apex, unlike other Kolana.

550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2022-Oct04

Uncommon at 1500 m., probably lower. Puddles.

Similar species: VHW submarginal markings fade out towards apex, unlike other Kolana.

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

Fairly common up to 1100 m. Attracted to bait.

Similar species: Very similar to K. ligurina but the submarginal markings towards the apex VHW are more irregular.

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

Female
1000 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2015-Nov26