Polka Dot
Common NamePolka Dot
Scientific NameAcraea terpsicore
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatOpen grasslands, scrub, gardens, forest edges
Geographic RangeTropical and subtropical Asia, parts of Africa
Host PlantsPassiflora, Adenia, Curculigo orchioides
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid in clusters on host plants. Larvae are spiny, dark, and often gregarious. Pupae are mottled brown and white, suspended head-down.
Identification TipsKey features include its tawny orange ground color, the abundance of evenly distributed round black spots across all wings, and distinct black borders on the wing margins.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with bright tawny orange wings heavily adorned with numerous distinct, round black spots and prominent black wing margins.
