Butterflies of Cusco

Polyctor polyctor polyctor

Fairly common up to 550 m., probably higher. Usually seen along rivers and streams; attracted to mud and bait.

Similar species: Some Carrhenes species are superficially simiar.

550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2016-Nov20

Uncommon at 1000 m., probably higher and lower. Usually seen along rivers and streams; attracted to mud and bait.

Similar species: [none]

1000 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2016-Nov19

Uncommon at 2000-2150 m., probably lower. Usually seen along rivers and streams; attracted to mud and bait.

Similar species: [none]

2150 m., Alto Combamayo, Calca
2021-Sep01