​PHILIPPINE
LEPIDOPTERA
NYMPHALIDAE;
LIBYTHEINAE
(Snouts)
LIBYTHEINAE is the nymphalid subfamily of the snout butterflies. The common name refers to the thick labial palps (pedipalps) that look like a "snout" in this subfamily. They are medium-sized and typically a drab brown. The front legs are reduced in length and the ventral hindwings are cryptically colored in order to help in blend in with its surroundings. While at rest, the members of this subfamily keep their wings tightly closed in order to resemble dead leaves.
Libythea geoffroy philippina Staudinger 1889 Nymphalidae; Libytheinae © Jojo De Peralta Palawan Philippines * Recorded in some Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan islands; common occurrence.
Libythea geoffroy philippina Staudinger 1889 Nymphalidae; Libytheinae © Jojo De Peralta Palawan Philippines * Recorded in some Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan islands; common occurrence.
Libythea geoffroy philippina Staudinger 1889 Nymphalidae; Libytheinae © Jonah van Beijnen Centre for Sustainability Brgy. Sta. Lucia, Puerto Princesa City Palawan Philippines * Recorded in some Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan islands; common occurrence.
Libythea geoffroy philippina Staudinger 1889 Nymphalidae; Libytheinae © Jojo De Peralta Palawan Philippines * Recorded in some Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan islands; common occurrence.
Libythea narina luzonica Moore 1901 Nymphalidae; Libytheinae © Rey M. Abellada Baguio City, Benguet Philippines December, 2013
Libythea narina luzonica Moore 1901 Nymphalidae; Libytheinae © Rey M. Abellada Baguio City, Benguet Philippines June 26, 2016
Libythea narina luzonica Moore 1901 Nymphalidae; Libytheinae © Rey M. Abellada Baguio City, Benguet Philippines June 19, 2016
Libythea narina luzonica Moore 1901 Nymphalidae; Libytheinae © Rey M. Abellada Baguio City, Benguet Philippines June 20, 2016