Namibian acraea
Introduction: Namibian Acraeas (Acraea (A)
hypoleuca) fly in gullies where their favoured food plant grow.
Distribution: Farm Mooiriver
and in the Maltahohe district. Also on the Zaris Mountains and from Rössing in
the south to the Ogams Fountain in Kaokoland .
Breeding/Larval food: Partial
to Adenia pechulii where larvae have been found. Clusters of between 8 and 15
have been found at the base on the buds and shoots.
Colouration: Dark brown
borders on both fore and hind wings enclosing lighter spots on the outer
margins. A light orange patch is evident on the forewing.
On the wing: December to
June, peaking in January and February.
Wingspan:
50mm.
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