The Libytheinae are a nymphalid subfamily known as snout butterflies, containing two valid genera and about ten species: six in Libythea and four in Libytheana.

The common name refers to the thick labial palps (pedipalps) that look like a "snout" in this subfamily.

In older literature, this group was recognized as the family Libytheidae.

[1] The front legs are reduced in length and the ventral hindwings are cryptically colored to help them blend in with their surroundings.

[1] While at rest, the members of this subfamily keep their wings tightly closed to resemble dead leaves.