Biblidini

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Biblis(red rim)
Mestra(Arizona Sister)

Biblidini is a tribe of brush-footed butterflies within the Biblidinae, commonly known as tropical brushfoots. The tribe contains numerous distributed primarily in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, with some representatives in the Old World tropics. Members of this tribe are characterized by reduced forelegs typical of the Nymphalidae, and many exhibit striking wing patterns with bold colors and distinctive markings.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Biblidini: /bɪˈblɪdɪnaɪ/

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Distribution

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, with some extending into the Old World tropics including Africa and Asia.

Similar Taxa

LimenitidinaeFormerly merged with Biblidinae but now recognized as distinct lineages; Limenitidinae contains the admirals and relatives, which differ in wing venation and larval .
CyrestiniAnother tribe within Biblidinae; Cyrestini often have more angular wing margins and different pattern elements compared to Biblidini.