Cithaerias aurorina tambopata
Fairly common(?) up to 850 m. Found inside humid forest; attracted fallen fruit. Other subspecies may occur further N in Cusco.
Similar species: C. pyropina has thicker and blacker dark markings VHW.
Male(?)
700 m., Kuporo Lodge, Quispicanchi
2021-Aug04
Female(?)
(270 m., Manu Wildlife Centre, Madre de Dios)
2017-Oct22
Cithaerias pyropina
Fairly common at 1050 m., probably somewhat higher. Found in dark forest understory; probably attracted to fallen fruit. I'm not sure which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.
Similar species: See C. aurorina tambopata, which is found at lower elevations (with possible overlap).
(1100 m., Playa Mariposa, San Martin)
2018-Oct03
1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2016-Nov09
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