Butterflies of Cusco

Leodonta tellane

Uncommon 1100-1500 m. Puddles; probably visits flowers. I don't know which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: HW less tailed, and FW apex less truncated, than other Leodonta. Possibly generally found at lower elevations than others.

Male
1100 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2016-Nov09

Uncommon at 1350 m., probably higher and lower. Visits flowers; probably puddles.

Similar species: Wing shape intermediate between L. tellane and others; I believe it is also the smallest Leodonta.

1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2016-May19

Uncommon(?) at 3150 m., probably higher and lower. Visits flowers and puddles. I don't know which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: I don't know how to distinguish this species from L. dysoni; see other species for their distinguishing features.

2150 m., Alto Combamayo, Calca
2021-Aug27

Male
(1450 m., Pozuzo, Pasco)
2014-Nov07

Uncommon 1450-1500 m., probably higher and lower. Usually found puddling; also visits flowers. I don't know which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: I don't know how to distinguish this species from L. zenobia; see other species for their distinguishing features.

1450 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2015-Nov16

Uncommon at 2950 m., probably lower. Patrols over roads and probably rivers; also puddles and probably visits flowers.

Similar species: Mostly white FW cell (D and V) distinctive.

2950 m., Pillahuata, Paucartambo
2015-Nov29