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American Snout Butterfly

Libytheana carinenta

Photo by Deb Bee
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Characterized by its long nose-like snout. Very small butterfly, about 9-11mm

Habitat:

Enjoys various plants in my backyard garden. Not sure where it lives.

Reference Links:

American snout - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

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Libytheana carinenta larvata https://www.flickr.com/photos/kz_yb/36174595424

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