Butterflies of Cusco

Apaustus gracilis smarti

Fairly common(?) up to 700 m. Open grassy areas.

Similar species: Callimormus radiola radiola has a different wing shape, and has a strong yellow marginal line V. Other Apaustus have strong interveinal markings VHW and two sets of spurs on hindtibiae.

600 m. Quebrada Bienvenida, Paucartambo
2022-Nov03

(1400 m., Napo, Ecuador)
2016-Feb10

Apaustus radiatus

Locally uncommon up to 700 m. Open (wet?) grassy areas.

Similar species: A. menes (I have no Cusco records) lacks central yellow streak and basal streak on costa DFW.

700 m., Kuporo Lodge, Quispicanchi
2021-Aug12

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