Pellenea Acraea
Common NamePellenea Acraea
Scientific NameActinote pellenea
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, black, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSouth America (Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina)
Host PlantsEupatorium, Mikania
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, more abundant in warmer months
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically gregarious, spiny, and feed on Asteraceae plants. Pupae are chrysalides, often suspended from host plants.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pattern of orange-brown wings with strong black venation, especially on the hindwings, and the black forewing apex marked with yellow-orange spots. The overall appearance is typical of the Acraeini tribe.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with striking orange-brown and black wings. The forewings feature a black apex with yellow-orange spots, while the hindwings are predominantly orange-brown with prominent black veins and a black margin.
