Sootywing

Staphylus

These butterflies get their name from their dark "Sooty" color. The name Scallopwing is used interchangeably, and is derived from the uneven "scalloped" edges of their wings. There are several species of Staphylus that can be found in Cusco and surrounding cloud forest areas.

Recorded lineage

kingdomAnimaliaphylumArthropodaclassInsectaorderLepidopterafamilyHesperiidaegenusStaphylus

Observed

Apr 15, 2026

Location

Machu Picchu, Peru