Leptotes cassius

Common (locally?) up to 1500 m. Perhaps most common in dry valleys, but found in open areas of humid lowlands as well. Puddles and visits flowers. Details of V markings seem variable.

Similar species: See L. lamasi. Others?

1150 m., Quebrada Honda, Calca
2021-Aug26

1500 m., Puente Quencomayo, Calca
2022-Sep22

Male
(1750 m., La Paz, Bolivia)
2013-Nov17

Female
(950 m., Mishquiyacu, San Martin)
2018-Oct03


Leptotes lamasi

Locally fairly common at 1400-1800 m.; probably restricted to mid-elevation dry valleys. Puddles.

Similar species: Similar to the (probably) more widespread L. cassius but V more heavily marked and with smaller iridescent subtornal ocelli VHW.

1600 m., Cataratas de Yanay
2018-Jul23

1800 m., Machupicchu, Urubamba
2021-Aug19


Leptotes callanga

Common 2800-3800 m., less common down to 1700 m. in disturbed aras on E slope. Puddles and visits flowers.

Similar species: [none]

2400 m., Pichuymarca, Anta
2021-Jul19

Male
3550 m., Poroy, Anta
2013-Apr30

Female
1700 m., Rocotal, Paucartambo
2019-Oct07


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