Little acraea
Acraea (S) axina
Fun Fact: Little Acraeas (Acraea (S) axina) also favour bushveld habitats where they can be observed flying around tree tops on hilltops, a flight pattern which isn't usually compatible for such a small insect.
Introduction: Little Acraeas (Acraea (S) axina) also favour bushveld habitats where they can be observed flying around tree tops on hilltops, a flight pattern which isn't usually compatible for such a small insect.
Distribution: Observed at Kombat and other northern Namibian locations.
Breeding/Larval food: Not confirmed.
Colouration: Veined forewings outlined in black with black sots on both fore and hindwings and a narrow black band on the outer margin of the hindwing.
On the wing: For most of the year.
Wingspan: Approx 40mm.
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