Caria mantinea
Uncommon(?) up to 550 m. Puddles, and attracted to bait. I'm not sure which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.
Similar species: C. castalia (I have no Cusco records) lacks the bright orange on DHW margin. Red on VFW seems variable in both species, but might be useful for identification - I just don't understand how!
550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2019-Oct09
(350 m., Juan Guerra, San Martin)
2018-Sep16
Caria chrysame
Uncommon at 1050 m., probably slightly higher. Puddles, attracted to bait. I'm not sure which subspecies occur(s) in Cusco.
Similar species: C. sponsa has a glittering green patch near DFW tornus, among other differences.
1050 m., Lower Manu Road, Paucartambo
2016-Nov21
(1050 m., Pozuzo, Pasco)
2014-Nov11
550 m., Villa Carmen, Paucartambo
2021-Nov25
(270 m., Manu Wildlife Centre, Madre de Dios)
2014-Jun24
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