Libythea

Libythea
Libythea lepita
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Libytheinae
Genus: Libythea
Fabricius, 1807
Species and Subspecies

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Libythea is a widespread genus of nymphalid butterflies commonly called Beaks or Snouts. They are strong fliers and may even be migratory.

Libythea classification

Subfamily Libytheinae Boisduval, 1833

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