Butterflies of Cusco

Ithomiola tanos

Uncommon at 2150 m., probably somewhat lower. Attracted to bait.

Similar species: I. bajotanos (I have no Cusco records) is apparently nearly identical but occurs at lower elevations, below 1500 m.

2150 m., Alto Combamayo, Calca
2021-Sep01

Ithomiola sp.nov.(?)

Rare(?) at 1900 m.

Similar species: Most Ithomiola species do not have a brown border DHW; those that do are found in Colombia and Central America and differ in FW pattern.

1900 m., Rocotal, Paucartambo
2014-Oct27

Ithomiola floralis celtilla

Fairly common 550-1350 m. Found in forest; attracted to bait. I believe males have blackened veins through the transluscent subapical area FW, but if that is correct I have only ever seen females in Cusco, and only seen males further N, so this may actually be geographical, rather than sexual, variation.

Similar species: [none]

Female(?)
1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2015-Nov25

Male(?)
1200 m., Pampa Hermosa, Junin
2016-Jun03

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