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Byblia

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Subfamily
  
Biblidinae

Scientific name
  
Byblia

Higher classification
  
Biblidinae

Order
  
Butterflies and moths

Family
  
Nymphalidae

Tribe
  
Biblidini

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Rank
  
Genus

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Lower classifications
  
Byblia ilithyia, Byblia anvatara

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.

Species

Listed alphabetically:

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

    Byblia Wikipedia