Trimen s acraea

Introduction: Trimen's Acraea (Acraea (A) trimeni) favour the tops of koppies, an ideal location for them to choose a prominent perch which they hover around.

Distribution: Limited observations have been recorded in central and southern Namibia such as Rundu and Maltahohe.

Breeding: Larval host plants have not been confirmed.

Colouration: Light orange wings with scattered black spots and outer black-banded margins on fore and hindwings.

On the wing: Mainly in the warmer months of October to March.

Wingspan: 45mm.