Broad bordered acraea

Introduction: Broad-bordered Acraeas (Acraea anemosa) favour open-wooded areas, where they flutter around above the ground.

Distribution: Zambezi Region (formerly the Caprivi Strip) , Katima Mulilo

Breeding: Larval host plants include the granadilla family.

Colouration: Large reddish or reddish-brown colour with a broad, black band on the outer margin on the upper surface of the hindwing. Also distinctive discal white spots.

On the wing: From September to May.