Southern Snout Butterfly vs Plain Tiger
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Snout Butterfly | Plain Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libytheana carinenta | Danaus chrysippus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | Wingspan 70-80mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern United States through Central and South America | Africa, Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Plain Tiger
An orange butterfly with black borders and white spots that is extremely widespread across Africa and Asia. It is toxic due to larval food plants.
Did You Know?
It is mimicked by multiple species of butterflies across its range including females of the Great Eggfly.