Pale yellow acraea
Introduction: Pale Yellow Acraeas (Acraea
obeira meyeri) have been observed flying slowly around trees on the tops of
koppies. Granite outcrops are also favoured.
Distribution: Grootfontein
and in the Waterberg Plateau. Fairly widespread in northern Namibia.
Breeding: Larval food from
the nettle family is favoured.
Colouration: Obvious, orange
submarginal spots appear on the forewing. The hindwings are a pale yellow with
dark spots edged with red band on the outer wing. In the dry season, the marking
become fainter and paler in colour.
On the wing: September to
April.
Wingspan: 50mm.
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