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The Natal acraea is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found from KwaZulu-Natal to Zimbabwe and in Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, southern DRC , Tanzania and eastern Kenya.

The wingspan is 55–65 mm. Adults are on the wing year round, with a strong peak in late summer in southern Africa.

The larvae feed on ''Adenia gummifera'', ''Passiflora'' species and ''Tricliceras longipedunculatum''.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Sep 23, 2016. Captured Mar 10, 2014 22:18 in Shepstone St, Umkomaas, 4170, South Africa.
  • NIKON D5200
  • f/22.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO400
  • 55mm