37,434 observationsLeast Concern
American Snout
Libytheana carinenta
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Libytheana
About
The American snout or common snout butterfly (Libytheana carinenta) 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 species on which the eggs are laid singly. Massive migrations of this species often attract attention in the Texas and Mexican newspapers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of American Snout is Libytheana carinenta.
- American Snout belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- American Snout belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- American Snout belongs to the class Insecta.
- American Snout belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- American Snout belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- American Snout belongs to the genus Libytheana.