Common Beak
Common NameCommon Beak
Scientific NameLibytheana carinenta
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLibytheinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, forest edges, riparian areas
Geographic RangeSouthern North America, Central America, South America
Host PlantsCeltis laevigata, Celtis reticulata, Celtis occidentalis
Flight PeriodYear-round in warm regions, spring to fall in temperate regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on hackberry leaves. Larvae are green with yellow stripes, feeding on hackberry, and pupate into camouflaged green or brown chrysalises.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature is the extremely long, 'snout-like' labial palps. The dorsal wing pattern of dark brown with large orange patches and white forewing spots is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings featuring prominent orange patches and small white spots on the forewings. It is characterized by its distinctive long, forward-projecting labial palps, resembling a 'snout'.
