Angled Red Forester
Common NameAngled Red Forester
Scientific NameLibythea celtis
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLibytheinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, reddish-orange
HabitatWoodlands, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, Asia
Host PlantsCeltis species
Flight PeriodApril to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on Celtis leaves. Larvae are green with yellow stripes. Pupae are green or brown, resembling leaves or twigs. Adults overwinter.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent, elongated snout, the angled forewing apex, and the cryptic, mottled brown and grey underside coloration.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a distinctive long snout. Its underside is mottled brown and grey with reddish-orange patches, providing excellent camouflage, and features an angled forewing apex and small hindwing spots.
