Libytheinae

Libytheinae
Libytheana carinenta
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Superfamily: Papilionoidea
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Libytheinae
Boisduval, 1833
Genera

Libytheinae is the nymphalid subfamily of the snout butterflies, containing two valid genera and about 10 species, 6 in Libythea and 4 in Libytheana. The common name refers to the thick labial palps (pedipalps) that look like a "snout" in this subfamily. In older literature, this group was recognized as the family Libytheidae. They are medium-sized and typically a drab brown.[1] The front legs are reduced in length and the ventral hindwings are cryptically colored in order to help in blend in with its surroundings.[1] While at rest, the members of this subfamily keep their wings tightly closed in order to resemble dead leaves.[1]

Libytheinae classification

Family Nymphalidae Rafinesque, 1815

References

  1. 1 2 3 Daniels, Jaret C. (2003). Butterflies of the Carolinas. Cambridge, MN: Adventure Publications, Inc. p. 12. ISBN 1-59193-007-3.
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