Lycoa Acraea
Common NameLycoa Acraea
Scientific NameAcraea lycoa
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, brown, black
HabitatForests, forest edges, woodlands, savannas
Geographic RangeAfrotropical region (West, Central, and East Africa)
Host PlantsAdenia, Barteria, Rawsonia, Xylotheca
Flight PeriodYear-round, more abundant in rainy seasons
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae are spiny caterpillars, and pupae are typically suspended.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive translucent orange-tawny wings with dark brown apex and prominent dark veins. Distinguish from similar Acraea species by specific pattern details.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with translucent orange-tawny wings, featuring dark brown markings including a dark apex on the forewings and prominent dark veins on the hindwings. Its body is black.
