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Scarlet acraea

Acraea) atolmis
Scarlet Acraeas (Acraea) atolmis) are low fliers for an Acraea, often on the move for some time after being disturbed. They inhabit savannah regions of the country.

Scarlet acraea

Introduction: Scarlet Acraeas (Acraea) atolmis) are low fliers for an Acraea, often on the move for some time after being disturbed. They inhabit savannah regions of the country.

Distribution: From Victoria Falls east through the Zambezi Region (formerly the Caprivi Strip) to Rundu , the Kavango River and Owamboland.

Larval food: Not confirmed.

Colouration: Dry season males are a striking brick-red colour and the females vary from brownish-red to dark brown.

On the wing: Throughout the year.

Wingspan: Approx 50mm.

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