American Snout Libytheana carinenta (includes bachmanii and motya) Caterpillar host plant: Hackberry (Celtis laevigata) Adult nectar plants: Asters (Eurybia sp.), Dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum), Dogwood (Cornus florida), and Goldenrod (Solidago sp.) Identification: called the “Snout” for its prominent, elongated palps, which are sensory mouthparts Abundance: Very common, especially on sandy edges of lakes and ponds.
Photo credit: (top) Bill Bouton; (bottom) lepsibu
“The caterpillar does all the work but the butterfly gets all the publicity.” George Carlin
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