Butterflies of Cusco

Hyposcada illinissa dolabella

Fairly common up to 1350 m. Occasionally attracted to bait and flowers.

Similar species: Similar to some Oleria species, but HW veining differs slightly, and no Oleria has the subapical reddish streaks on VHW.

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2019-Oct08

750 m., Kuporo Lodge, Quispicanchi
2021-Aug01

Hyposcada taliata

Rare(?) 1350-2200 m. Attracted to flowers. One of two individuals shown could represent an undescribed subspecies; alternatively, one or both may be misidentified!

Similar species: ?

2200 m., Alto Combamayo, Calca
2021-Sep01

1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2015-Nov13

Hyposcada sp.nov.

Rrae at 1350 m.

Similar species: ?

1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2015-Nov20

[Previous genus][Next genus]