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Morpho helenor

Fairly common up to 1500 m., mostly below 1050 m. except in dry valleys. Attracted to bait. I don't know which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: Similar to M. achilles, but marginal white line on HW widens towards apex.

1000 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2016-May18

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2019-Oct08

Morpho achilles

Fairly common up to 1150 m. Attracted to bait. I don't know which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: See M. helenor.

550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2016-Nov20

1100 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2016-May14

1100 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2021-Nov26

Morpho deidamia

Uncommon(?) up to 550 m. Usually found inside forest; attracted to bait. I don't know which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: [none]

(1050 m., Pozuzo, Pasco)
2014-Nov08

(400 m., Aventura Abiseo Lodge, San Martin)
2022-Nov24

550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2021-Nov25

Morpho menelaus assarpai

Fairly common at 600-1050 m. Attracted to bait and mud. Subspecies zischkai, which is darker overall on V, probably occurs at lower elevations.

Similar species: [none?]

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2016-May14

600 m. Quebrada Bienvenida, Paucartambo
2022-Nov03

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2016-May14

Morpho rhetenor cacica

Rare(?) at 1000 m., probably lower. Puddles.

Similar species: [none]

1000 m., Illapani, La Convencion
2022-Sep18

1000 m., Illapani, La Convencion
2022-Sep18

1000 m., Illapani, La Convencion
2022-Sep18

Morpho aurora

Uncommon 1050-1350 m. Attracted to mud and fallen fruit. I don't know which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.

Similar species: [none?]

1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2014-Oct26

(1250 m., Pampa Hermosa, Junin)
2016-Oct21

Morpho zephyritis

Rare at 600 m. Puddles.

Similar species: [none?]

600 m., Quincemil, Quispicanchi
2014-Dec14

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