Libytheinae
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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 (pedipalp
s) 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. The front legs are reduced in length and the ventral hindwings are cryptically colored in order to help in blend in with its surroundings. While at rest, the members of this subfamily keep their wings tightly closed in order to resemble dead leaves.
Family Nymphalidae
Rafinesque, 1815
Nymphalidae
The Nymphalidae is a family of about 5,000 species of butterflies which are distributed throughout most of the world. These are usually medium sized to large butterflies. Most species have a reduced pair of forelegs and many hold their colourful wings flat when resting. They are also called...
subfamily of the snout butterflies, containing two valid genera and about 10 species, 6 in Libythea
Libythea
Libythea is a widespread genus of nymphalid butterflies commonly called Beaks or Snouts. They are strong fliers and may even be migratory.- Libythea classification :* Source:...
and 4 in Libytheana
Libytheana
Libytheana is a genus of nymphalid butterflies in the snout butterfly subfamily Libytheinae.Libytheana carinenta is found in both North and South America, and the other species in the genus are restricted to the Caribbean....
. The common name refers to the thick labial palps (pedipalp
Pedipalp
Pedipalps , are the second pair of appendages of the prosoma in the subphylum Chelicerata. They are traditionally thought to be homologous with mandibles in Crustacea and insects, although more recent studies Pedipalps (commonly shortened to palps or palpi), are the second pair of appendages of the...
s) 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. The front legs are reduced in length and the ventral hindwings are cryptically colored in order to help in blend in with its surroundings. While at rest, the members of this subfamily keep their wings tightly closed in order to resemble dead leaves.
Libytheinae classification
- Source: The higher classification of Nymphalidae, at Nymphalidae.net
- Note: Names preceded by an equal sign ( = ) are synonyms, homonyms, rejected names or invalid names.
Family Nymphalidae
Nymphalidae
The Nymphalidae is a family of about 5,000 species of butterflies which are distributed throughout most of the world. These are usually medium sized to large butterflies. Most species have a reduced pair of forelegs and many hold their colourful wings flat when resting. They are also called...
Rafinesque, 1815
- Subfamily Libytheinae Boisduval, 1833
- LibytheaLibytheaLibythea is a widespread genus of nymphalid butterflies commonly called Beaks or Snouts. They are strong fliers and may even be migratory.- Libythea classification :* Source:...
Fabricius 1807 ( = Hecaerge Ochsenheimer 1816; = Chilea Billberg 1820; = invalid name Hypatus Hübner 1822; = Libythaeus Boitard, 1828; = homonym Dichora Scudder 1889) - LibytheanaLibytheanaLibytheana is a genus of nymphalid butterflies in the snout butterfly subfamily Libytheinae.Libytheana carinenta is found in both North and South America, and the other species in the genus are restricted to the Caribbean....
Michener 1943
- Libythea