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Mesene leucophrys

Uncommon up to 550 m. Found inside forest; attracted to bait. Somewhat variable.

Similar species: Some can recall M. paraena, but note all dark abdomen among other differences.

550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2016-Nov14

550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2014-Oct29

Mesene paraena

Uncommon(?) up to 550 m., possibly higher. Found inside forest; attracted to bait. Variable.

Similar species: Has most of abdomen, and sometimes thorax, orange/red, unlike M. leucophrys.

550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2014-Oct29

550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2014-Oct29

550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2022-Oct04

550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2022-Oct04

Mesene leucogyna

Rare at 1350-1500 m., probably lower. Male is pale orange instead of white, with virtually no black border.

Similar species: [none?]

Female
1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2017-Oct27

Mesene monostigma discolor

Rare(?) at 550 m., probably higher; I'm not sure if it occurs in true lowlands. Found in forest; attracted to bait.

Similar species: [none]

550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2021-Nov25

(1000 m., Pozuzo, Pasco)
2016-May29

Mesene eupteryx

Rare(?) up to 700 m. Both sexes attracted to bait (in Ecuador).

Similar species: [none]

Male
(600 m., Napo, Ecuador)
2019-Nov30

Female
700 m., Kuporo Lodge, Quispicanchi
2021-Jul31

Male
(600 m., Napo, Ecuador)
2019-Nov30

Female
(600 m., Napo, Ecuador)
2018-Sep05

Mesene margaretta anartia

Uncommon up to 550 m. Attracted to bait.

Similar species: [none]

550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2021-Nov23

550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2021-Nov23

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