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TOPIC: Acraea ID
#4
Acraea ID 2 Years, 6 Months ago  
The photo of this butterfly was taken at Highlands Wilderness near Bela Bela. Now what is it? Acraea stenobea (Suffused Acraea) or Acraea lygus (Lygus Acraea). I find these two species difficult to separate, although I am leaning towards lygus, while it is rarer it has been recorded on the farm previously. But then again I may be waaaaaaaaaaay off the mark again.

Date seen: 2009-08-08
Province: Limpopp
Nearest town: Bela Bela
Locality: Highlands Wilderness Game Farm
Interesting observation notes, etc: Was observed feeding on flowers on a hilltop.
JustinB

Last Edit: 2009/08/09 04:19 By .
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#6
Re:Acraea ID 2 Years, 6 Months ago  
This is an Acraea lygus (Lygus Acraea). Acraea stenobea (Suffused Acraea) normally has a well defined band on the forewing, and the black basal area is a bit bigger. This is another great record, even though this butterfly has been found at least as far south as Johannesburg, but they are definitely not common!
FSA16

Last Edit: 2009/08/10 12:09 By .
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#9
Re: Acraea ID 2 Years, 6 Months ago  
Definately A.Lygus
Regards
JP
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