Boisduval’s False Acraea
Common NameBoisduval’s False Acraea
Scientific NameAcraea boisduvalii
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, riverine forests
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa
Host PlantsRawsonia lucida, Dovyalis rhamnoides, Kiggelaria africana
Flight PeriodYear-round (in warmer regions), peaking in summer/autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are spiny caterpillars, typically feeding on specific host plants. The pupae are usually suspended and have a characteristic shape.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the vibrant orange coloration, the broad black apex on the forewings, and the distinct pattern of black spots on both wings.
Description
This butterfly features bright orange wings with prominent black spots scattered across both forewings and hindwings. The forewings have a distinctive broad black apex and black veins, while the hindwings have a black marginal band.
