Butterflies of Cusco

Pronophila cordillera variabilis

Common 2000-2700 m. Puddles; attracted to bait.

Similar species: VHW more strongly patterned than other Pronophila; note especially the pale post-discal area near tornus.

2700 m., Alto Combamayo, Calca
2021-Aug31

2400 m., Pillahuata, Manu Road
2015-Nov18

2700 m., Alto Combamayo, Calca
2021-Aug31

Pronophila epidipnis

Fairly common 1700-2100 m. Attracted to bait. I don't know which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: I'm not confident separating this species from P. orcus; I think the pattern VHW is more contrasting, with a narrower dark discal band.

2100 m., Rocotal, Paucartambo
2016-Nov10

2000 m., Rocotal, Paucartambo
2022-Oct01

1700 m., Rocotal, Paucartambo
2019-Oct07

Pronophila orcus

Rare(?) at 2000-2200 m. Attracted to bait. I'm not sure which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: See P. epidipnis

2200 m., Rocotal, Paucartambo
2018-Oct12

Pronophila unifasciata kennethi

Common 1350-2150 m. Puddles; attracted to bait. Found at lower elevations than other Pronophila specices (with overlap).

Similar species: White markings at FW apex (especially on D) much bolder than others.

1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2014-Oct25

2150 m., Alto Combamayo, Calca
2021-Aug27

1700 m., Rocotal, Paucartambo
2019-Oct07

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