Libythea | |
---|---|
Libythea lepita | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Nymphalidae |
Subfamily: | Libytheinae |
Genus: |
Libythea Fabricius, 1807 |
Species and subspecies | |
See text |
See text
Libythea is a widespread genus of nymphalid butterflies commonly called beaks or snouts. They are strong fliers and may even be migratory.
Subfamily Libytheinae Boisduval, 1833