American Snout (Libytheana carinenta)

At the edge of an overgrown backyard habitat.

comments (5)

Christine Young

Lion

Gorgeous shot, Lisa! I love snouts <3. Posted 6 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, Christine! <3 They are so adorable! I call them "Gonzo butterflies" :P Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Hehe, love that! Posted 6 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

They are incredible, repromoting :) Posted 6 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Awww! Thanks! <3 This guy was a pretty easy shot (rare for butterflies). It was being pretty lazy and didn't mind that I was creeping up for photos! Posted 6 years ago

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 Flown Kimmerling