Map Butterfly vs Southern Snout Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Map Butterfly | Southern Snout Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Araschnia levana | Libytheana carinenta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 32-40 mm wingspan | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Southern United States through Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Map Butterfly
A small butterfly that produces two dramatically different seasonal forms within the same year. Spring adults are orange with black spots; summer adults are black with white bands.
Did You Know?
The seasonal colour change is triggered by day length during the larval stage, not temperature.
Southern Snout Butterfly
A medium-sized butterfly with an extremely elongated snout formed by its labial palps, giving it a unique beak-like profile. Its angular orange and brown wings resemble dead leaves.
Did You Know?
Spectacular mass migrations of millions of individuals sometimes darken the skies in Texas.