Falls Acraea
Common NameFalls Acraea
Scientific NameAcraea anacreon
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatGrasslands, savannas, open woodlands, forest edges
Geographic RangeSouthern and East Africa (e.g., South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania)
Host PlantsKotschya, Aeschynomene, Adenia, Passiflora
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, generally September to May in southern regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are spiny and feed on various host plants, undergoing metamorphosis through a chrysalis stage before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright orange wings with broad black margins and distinct black veins, along with a black body marked with white spots.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with striking orange wings broadly bordered in black, featuring prominent black veins and a black body adorned with white spots.
