Butterflies of Cusco

Antigonus nearchus

Uncommon up to 1200 m.; probably common in lowlands. Usually found puddling, especially in open areas.

Similar species: Unique; larger and longer-winged than other Antigonus.

Male
(180 m., Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios)
2013-Jun21

650 m., Coloradito, Paucartambo
2018-Oct19

(650 m., Tingo Maria, Huanuco)
2018-Jul22

Uncommon up to 1100 m., probably common in lowlands. Usually found puddling, but also occasionally inside forest.

Similar species: [none]

Male
1100 m., Quebrada Honda, Calca
2021-Sep02

Male
(850 m., Sao Paulo, Brazil)
2019-Jan15

Fairly common up to 600 m. Usually found puddling; also attracted to baited leaves.

Similar species: [none]

600 m., Quebrada Bienvenida, Paucartambo
2021-Nov17

(275 m., Amazon Manu Lodge, Madre de Dios)
2013-Jun17

Rare at 2200 m., probably lower. Attracted to bait; further N in Peru, usually found puddling.

Similar species: [none]

Male
(1050 m., Playa Mariposa, San Martin)
2016-Oct04

Female
(1850 m., Fundo Armorique, Junin)
2022-Nov08

Male
(1600 m., La Paz, Bolivia)
2016-Oct04

Male
2200 m., Moyomonte, Calca
2021-Aug29