Butterflies of Cusco

Heraclides anchisiades anchisiades

Uncommon up to 1200 m.; the population at 2400 m. at Pichuymarca (including the female shown here) is probably introduced. Puddles and visits flowers.

Similar species: ?

Male
1200 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2022-Oct24

Female
2400 m., Pichuymarca, Anta
2021-Jul19

Female
2400 m., Pichuymarca, Anta
2021-Jul18

Heraclides androgeus androgeus

Uncommon up to 1500 m. Usually found puddling.

Similar species: H. astyalus (I have no Cusco records) has strong yellow marginal markings DHW.

(1050 m., Playa Mariposa, San Martin)
2016-Jun14

(1050 m., Playa Mariposa, San Martin)
2016-Oct07

1000 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2021-Nov26

Heraclides thoas cinyras

Uncommon up to 1350 m. Puddles and visits flowers.

Similar species: Several superfically similar species occur in lowlands, but none has similar yellow on HW tails.

(1350 m., Fundo Armorique, Junin)
2022-Nov09

(850 m., La Julianita, San Martin)
2018-Sep22

1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2015-Nov13

Heraclides paeon paeon

Rare(?) at 950 m., probably somewhat higher and lower, in dry valleys. Usually found puddling.

Similar species: [none]

(1500 m., Villa Rica, Pasco)
2016-Oct23

(750 m., Boyaca, Colombia)
2015-Feb05

950 m., Putucusi, Calca
2022-Sep18

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