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Lygus acraea

Acraea (S) lygus
Lygus Acraea (Acraea (S) lygus) prefer drier bushveld areas of Namibia and is common in its distribution range.

Lygus acraea

Introduction: Lygus Acraea (Acraea (S) lygus) prefer drier bushveld areas of Namibia and is common in its distribution range.

Distribution: Common in central to northern Namibia, Okahandja and Rundu .

Breeding/Larval: Not confirmed.

Colouration: Light orange wings with black spots and dark tips on the forewings and dark bands on the hindwings. Females have a whitish discal band and broad, black hind-marginal band on the hindwing.

On the wing: Throughout the year.

Wingspan: Approx 40 to 50mm.

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