Butterflies of Cusco

Steremnia monachella

Uncommon 2950-3600 m. Usually found puddling. Variable; there may be undescribed subspecies.

Similar species: [none]

2950 m., ACP San Luis, La Convencion
2022-Sep15

3100 m., Pillahuata, Paucartambo
2016-May22

Fairly common 2800-3600 m. Attracted to flowers, mud, and bait. I'm not sure which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: Plain, but I'm not aware of similar species; in many dry, high elevation areas, it seems to be the ony satyr present.

3100 m., above Challabamba, Paucartambo
2016-May22