''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'' (Boisduval, 1833) – common joker[
*'' Byblia ilithyia'' (Drury, 773 – spotted joker
]
References
External links
''Byblia''
Encyclopedia of Life
Biblidinae
Nymphalidae genera
Taxa named by Jacob Hübner
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