Anaeini Charaxini Euxanthini Pallini Prothoini Preponini The Charaxinae, the leafwings, are a nymphalid subfamily of butterflies that includes about 400 species, inhabiting mainly the tropics, although some species extend into temperate regions in North America, Europe, China, and southern Australia.

[1] This underwing coloration helps them resemble a dead leaf when they are at rest, as they keep their wings closed.

Adults are very robust and fast flyers, and many are strongly attracted to drink liquids from carrion, dung, and rotten fruits, rather than nectar from flowers.

[1] Males establish territories and perch on tree trunks, branches, and even the ground.

Some genera in this subfamily (notably Charaxes, Agrias, and Prepona) are very popular among butterfly collectors.