Acara acraea
Introduction: A subspecies of Acara Acraea
(Acraea (A) acraea), A (A) acara melanophanes occurs in wooded
areas such as Terminalia and Pruniodes, fluttering slowly along its route, often
resting on leaves on trees or on flowers.
Distribution: Rundu , Kavango
River and from Ruacana to the Zambezi Region (formerly the Caprivi Strip) . Also occurs as far south as
Grootfontein .
Breeding: Larval host food
plants include Passiflora spp.
Colouration: A large black
area on the forewing from the discal band extending t the base.
On the wing: Throughout the
year.
Wingspan: 50mm.
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