Butterflies of Cusco

Quadrus cerialis

Fairly common(?) up to 700 m., probably higher. Attracted to bait and spitwads.

Similar species: Quadrus u-lucida (I have no Cusco records) has 4 FW apical spots, not 3.

550 m. Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2022-Oct31

(200 m., Misiones, Argentina)
2020-Jan29

Uncommon 1350-1450 m. Attracted to bait.

Similar species: [none]

1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2015-Nov13

1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2016-Nov08

Uncommon up to 1050 m. Perches on sunlit leaves in the morning. Attracted to bait and spitwads.

Similar species: [none]

1000 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2022-Sep30

(600 m., Napo, Ecuador)
2018-Sep06

Fairly common 1050-1400 m., probably higher and lower.

Similar species: Quadrus lugubris (I have no Cusco records; it probaby doesn't occur) has a less angular FW shape and lacks pale wash on V.

1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2015-Nov13