Small orange acraea
Introduction: Small Orange Acraeas (Acraea
eponina eponina) inhabit the edges of rainforests and other wooded areas
with low plants.
Distribution: Widespread
throughout northern Namibia.
Breeding: Larvae eat
poisonous plants
Colouration: Orange with a
broad black border on fore and hindwings. Orange dots are enclosed in this
border. There is also comma-shaped black bar extending into the border. Females
have more variable patterns than the males.
On the wing: Throughout the
year especially in summer.
Wingspan: Male: 35 to 40mm.
Female: 35 to 43mm.
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