Astraptes mabillei

Rare at 1350 m. Attracted to bait.

Similar species: FW apex more strongly truncated than other Astraptes, or any Telegonus species. Note also patches of silvery scaling towards base of VHW.

Male
1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2021-Nov21

Male
1350 m., San Pedro, Paucartambo
2021-Nov21


Astraptes enotrus

Uncommon up to 1050 m. Found inside forest; attracted to bait and spitwads..

Similar species: A. aulestis is most similar, but has grey marginal scaling on both V wings.

Male
1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2021-Nov26

Male
850 m., Kuporo Lodge, Quispicanchi
2021-Aug02


Astraptes aulestis

Fairly common up to 1100 m. Attracted to bait and spitwads. Formerly known as A. janeira.

Similar species: See R. enotrus and A. mabillei.

Male
1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2021-Nov26

Male
1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2021-Nov26


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