Libytheana carinenta
Cramer, 1779
American snout, common snout
Libytheana carinenta, commonly known as the American snout or common snout, is a small in the Nymphalidae. It is distinguished by its elongated labial palps that form a prominent "snout" projection. The occurs in both North and South America and is known for occasional massive that attract public attention, particularly in Texas and Mexico. Larvae develop on Celtis (hackberry) species, with laid singly on plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Libytheana carinenta: /ˌlɪbɪˈθiːɑːnə ˌkærɪˈnɛntə/
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Distribution
Found in North America and South America. Present in the United States including Vermont, Colorado, and Texas; also recorded in Ecuador at Reserva Ecológica Arenillas.
Host Associations
- Celtis - larval laid singly on Celtis ; larvae feed on hackberry leaves
Behavior
Massive of this have been observed, often attracting attention in regional newspapers in Texas and Mexico.
Human Relevance
Mass occasionally attract media coverage and public notice in affected regions.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- A new population of the federally-endangered decurrent false aster | Beetles In The Bush
- Plantae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 7
- Insecta | Beetles In The Bush | Page 8
- American snout, Libytheana carinenta (Cramer) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Libytheinae)