Black Tip Acraea
Common NameBlack Tip Acraea
Scientific NameAcraea serena
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatOpen grasslands, savannas, forest edges, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa
Host PlantsAdenia spp., Passiflora spp., Basananthe spp.
Flight PeriodAll year in warmer regions, seasonal in others
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, larvae are spiny and feed gregariously, and pupae are suspended by the cremaster.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive black tips on the forewings and the pattern of scattered black spots on an otherwise orange or tawny background. The flight is typically slow and fluttering.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with tawny orange wings, featuring numerous small black spots scattered across both forewings and hindwings, and prominent black tips on the forewings.
