''Byblia'' is a genus of

nymphalid The Nymphalidae are the largest family of butterflies, with more than 6,000 species distributed throughout most of the world. Belonging to the superfamily Papilionoidea, they are usually medium-sized to large butterflies. Most species have ...

butterflies Butterflies are winged insects from the lepidopteran superfamily Papilionoidea, characterized by large, often brightly coloured wings that often fold together when at rest, and a conspicuous, fluttering flight. The oldest butterfly fossi ...

, commonly called jokers, found in Africa and the Indian subcontinent. These butterflies are orange with black markings. They are attracted to rotting fruit and frequently open and close their wings when resting.

Species

Listed alphabetically:''Byblia''
at Markku Savela's ''Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms'' *''

Byblia anvatara ''Byblia'' is a genus of nymphalid butterflies Butterflies are winged insects from the lepidopteran superfamily Papilionoidea, characterized by large, often brightly coloured wings that often fold together when at rest, and a conspic ...

'' (Boisduval, 1833) – common joker *''

Byblia ilithyia ''Byblia ilithyia'', the spotted joker or joker, is a species of Nymphalidae, nymphalid butterfly found in parts of Africa and Asia. Description Wet-season form in Asia The male has the upperwings of a deep rich orange. The forewing has the ...

'' (Drury, 773 – spotted joker

References

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''Byblia''
Encyclopedia of Life Biblidinae Nymphalidae genera Taxa named by Jacob Hübner {{Biblidinae-stub