Names and Taxonomy
- Common Names: American Snout
- Synonyms: Libytheana bachmanii
- Order: Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Family: Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
- Genus Information: 1 species in NV, 3 in CA, 5 in US
Libytheana carinenta
American Snout
Introduction:
It is brown with orange and white markings on the upper wings and a mottled gray underside, resembling a dead leaf when closed. The species is known for its periodic migrations, often in large numbers. The most distinctive feature is the elongated labial palps, which form a "snout". The upper wings are brown with orange patches and white spots, while the underside is mottled gray, providing camouflage.
Life Cycle:
Size 1.5-2 inch (3.75-5 cm)
Sexual Dimorphism:
Metamorphosis: complete (egg, larva, pupa, adult)
