Byblia Explained

Byblia is a genus of nymphalid butterflies, commonly called jokers, found in the 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.^[1]

Species

Listed alphabetically:^[2]

• Byblia anvatara (Boisduval, 1833) – common joker^[1]
• Byblia ilithyia (Drury, [1773]) – spotted joker

External links

• Byblia, Encyclopedia of Life

Notes and References

1. Book: Woodhall, Steve . Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa . 2005 . Cape Town, South Africa . Struik . 978-1-86872-724-7 .
2. http://www.nic.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/papilionoidea/nymphalidae/biblidinae/byblia/index.html Byblia