Byblia

Byblia is a genus of nymphalid butterflies, commonly called jokers, found in the Africa and the Indian subcontinent.

Joker butterflies
Spotted jokers (Byblia ilithyia) mating
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Tribe: Biblidini
Genus: Byblia
Hübner, [1819]
Synonyms
  • Hypanis Boisduval, 1833

These butterflies are orange with black markings. They are attracted to rotting fruit and frequently open and close their wings when resting.[1]

Species

Listed alphabetically:[2]

References
  1. Woodhall, Steve (2005). Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Struik. ISBN 978-1-86872-724-7.
  2. Byblia at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
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