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"Acraea terpsicore", the tawny coster, is a small, 53–64 millimetres, leathery-winged butterfly common in grassland and scrub habitats. It belongs to the Nymphalidae or brush-footed butterfly family. It has a weak fluttery flight. It is avoided by most insect predators.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by ShanelleAW
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By ShanelleAW

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Uploaded Jul 1, 2017. Captured Jun 25, 2017 05:15.
  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/166s
  • ISO200
  • 400mm