Braine s acraea
Introduction: Braine's Acraea (Acraea acraea
brainei) frequent granite outcrops, hills or ridges. Distinctive wing shape and markings.
Distribution: Hartmann's
Valley in Kaokoland and other north-western regions of Namibia.
Breeding: Larval food is from
the Turnera oculata, a 2m high shrub with knobbly stems and light green
leaves. Also feeds on the flowers.
Colouration: Bright yellow at
the tips changing to a darker violet to black further down. Positioning of
its black spots and a row of spots on the hindwing are helpful in identification
of this species.
On the wing: February to
April.
Wingspan: Approx 60mm.
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