Butterflies of Cusco

Lamprospilus decorata

Rare(?) at 2750 m., probably lower. Attracted to bait (females only?).

Similar species: ?

Female
2750 m., Alto Combamayo, Calca
2021-Aug31

Uncommon 2150-2900 m. Attracted to flowers.

Similar species: ?

Male
(3100 m., below Sina, Puno)
2017-Nov05

Female
2700 m., Pillahuata, Paucartambo
2019-Oct12

Rare(?) at 2150-2600 m. Attracted to bait. The individual shown from Alto Combamayo, with a cell-end bar VFW, is probably mis-identified.

Similar species: ?

2600 m., Pillahuata, Paucartambo
2022-Nov05

Uncommon up to 650 m. Attracted to bait (both sexes).

Similar species: ?

Male
650 m., Coloradito, Paucartambo
2017-Nov05

Female
(250 m., Lago Soledad, Madre de Dios)
2017-Oct02

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

Similar species: ?

Male
550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2021-Nov23

Female
550 m. Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2022-Nov04

Rare(?) at 2000 m., probably lower. Attracted to bait (at least males).

Similar species: ?

Male
(1050 m., Playa Mariposa, San Martin)
2016-Jun10

Female
2000 m., Rocotal, Paucartambo
2021-Nov21

Male
(1050 m., Playa Mariposa, San Martin)
2016-Jun10