Lerneidae
Lerneidae is a family of small, often brightly colored, and highly agile butterflies within the order Lepidoptera. This family is primarily distributed across the tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Members of Lerneidae are commonly known as "snout butterflies" due to the distinctive elongated and protruding labial palpi, which give their heads a characteristic snout-like appearance.
The adult butterflies typically have slender bodies and wings that display a variety of vivid patterns and
Lerneidae larvae often feed on plants from specific host families, such as those in the Leguminosae (Fabaceae)
This family comprises several genera, including Lernea and Acraeina, with species that exhibit notable behaviors like
Research on Lerneidae contributes to understanding butterfly diversity, mimicry, and evolutionary biology. While they are not