Libytheinae is the nymphalid subfamily of the snout butterflies, containing two valid genera and about 10 species, 6 in Libythea and 4 in Libytheana. The common name refers to the thick labial palps (pedipalps) that look like a "snout" in this subfamily. In older literature, this group was recognized as the family Libytheidae. 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.
Libytheinae classification
Source: The higher classification of Nymphalidae, at Nymphalidae.net
Note: Names preceded by an equal sign ( = ) are synonyms, homonyms, rejected names or invalid names.
Family Nymphalidae Rafinesque, 1815
Subfamily Libytheinae Boisduval, 1833
Libythea Fabricius, 1807 ( = Hecaerge Ochsenheimer, 1816; = Chilea Billberg, 1820; = invalid name Hypatus Hübner, 1822; = Libythaeus Boitard, 1828; = homonym Dichora Scudder, 1889)
Libytheana Michener, 1943
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