Butterflies of Cusco

Tmolus echion

Fairly common up to 1500 m. Attracted to bait. Highly variable, including the eyes being either grey or black; multiple species may be involved. I'm not sure which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: ?

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

1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2015-Nov23

(1000 m., Moyobamba, San Martin)
2013-Aug18

(50 m., North Rupununi, Guyana)
2017-Feb13

Tmolus ufentina

Rare at 1050 m., probably lower. Attracted to bait. Worn individuals loose the purple sheen, these areas turning pale brown.

Similar species: [none]

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2016-Nov21

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