Butterflies of Cusco

Hyalothyrus neleus neleus

Rare up to 550 m., probably more common in lowlands. Occasionally attracted to bait and spitwads; visits flowers (at least females).

Similar species: Female is similar to H. mimicus (I have no Cusco records) but has more extensive white VHW.

Male
550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2022-Oct05

Male
(1300 m., Santa Cruz, Bolivia)
2013-Nov29

Female
(270 m., Manu Wildlife Centre, Madre de Dios)
2014-Jun20

Female
(270 m., Manu Wildlife Centre, Madre de Dios)
2014-Jun24

ssp. pemphigargyra
(100 m., Panama, Panama)
2018-May03