Butterflies of Cusco

Greta andromica

Common 1100-2200 m. Attracted to Eupatorieae flowers. I'm not sure which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: Most similar to the Greta sp.nov. shown below, which has a much less rufous around FW apex.

1100 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2016-May17

Rare(?) at 1800 m. Attracted to Eupatorieae flowers.

Similar species: Yellow FW markings darker yellow than G. libethris. G. enigma koechlini is much more lightly marked on FW.

1800 m., Rocotal, Paucartambo
2015-Nov14

Uncommon 2100-2300 m. Attracted to Eupatorieae flowers.

Similar species: The most lightly marked Greta I've encountered in Cusco.

2250 m., Alto Combamayo, Calca
2021-Aug31

Rare(?) at 1950 m. Visits flowers. The subspecies in Cusco is apparently undescribed.

Similar species: ?

1950 m. Rocotal, Paucartambo
2022-Sep29

Common 850-1350 m. Found at forest and edge; attracted to Eupatorieae flowers.

Similar species: [none]

1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2021-Nov19

Rare(?) at 1350 m. Attracted to Eupatorieae flowers.

Similar species: Compare with G. andromica.

1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2021-Nov19