Butterflies of Cusco

Pseudodebis puritana

Uncommon 1350-1400 m., probably higher and slightly lower. Found inside dark forest; most active at dawn and dusk. Rarely attracted to bait. Variable, especially in overall colour tone.

Similar species: P. celia (lowlands; I have no Cusco records) has the basal line VHW curved, not straight as in puritana. Also recalls some Taygetis species, but none has the discal line VHW bent.

1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo 2015-Nov20

1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo 2016-Nov08

(1800 m., Risaralda, Colombia) 2015-Oct02

Pseudodebis valentina

Fairly common in lowlands, rare up to 1350 m. Found inside humid forest; attracted to bait. Most active at dusk (and dawn?).

Similar species: ?

550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo 2021-Nov25

1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo 2021-Nov17

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