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American Snout

Libytheana carinenta

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Labial palps long and extended forward. Tip of forewing squared off. Upperside brown, forewing with orange at base and inner margin, and white spots on outer half. Underside of hindwing mottled or smooth violet-gray.
Wing Span: 1 3/8 - 2 inches (3.5 - 5 cm).

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard on Belton Lake.

Reference Links:

American Snout Butterfly

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PublishedMarch 10, 2013

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