Butterflies of Cusco

Corticea mendica mendica

Uncommon(?) at 2000 m., probably higher and lower; may be restricted to drier valleys. Visits flowers, and probably attracted to bait.

Similar species: ?

2000 m., Machupicchu, Urubamba
2021-Aug20

Uncommon up to 1000 m., probably more common in lowlands, especially in disturbed habitats. Attracted to bait.

Similar species: ?

1000 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2021-Aug27

(1050 m., Zamora-Chinchipe, Ecuador)
2018-Nov23