Snout butterflies

Pronunciation
/SNOUT BUTTERFLIES/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Snout butterfly
Plural
Snout butterflies

Definition

A subfamily of butterflies (Libytheinae) in the family Nymphalidae, characterized by their elongated labial palps that resemble a snout.

Etymology

Likely derived from the elongated labial palps that resemble a snout.

Example

Snout butterflies are known for their unique snout-like palps and are part of the Nymphalidae family.

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