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American Snout Butterfly An odd looking butterfly is the American Snout Butterfly (Libytheana carinenta) found on the nature trail at Saguaro National Park, Rincon Mountain District. Arizona, United States. American Snout Butterfly,American snout butterfly,Arizona,Geotagged,Libytheana carinenta,Rincon Mountain District,Saguaro National Park,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

American Snout Butterfly

An odd looking butterfly is the American Snout Butterfly (Libytheana carinenta) found on the nature trail at Saguaro National Park, Rincon Mountain District. Arizona, United States.

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    I have a weak spot for weird. Weird is good! Posted 6 years ago
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      Yes, the weird are wonderful. Posted 6 years ago

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The American snout butterfly

The American snout is a member of the Libytheinae subfamily, in the brush-footed butterfly family Nymphalidae. This species is found in both North and South America. The larval host plants are ''Celtis'' spp. on which the eggs are laid singly.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Greg Shchepanek
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Uploaded Dec 10, 2018. Captured Apr 17, 2016 16:09 in Desert Ecology Trail, Tucson, AZ 85748, USA.
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  • COOLPIX S9900
  • f/3.7
  • 1/500s
  • ISO125
  • 4.5mm

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