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Acraea Butterfly

Acraea acerata

About

A medium-sized butterfly with translucent orange wings and dark veins, giving it a delicate, window-like appearance. It is toxic and part of a large mimicry ring in East Africa.

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Did You Know?

It is a significant pest of sweet potato crops in East Africa, with larvae sometimes completely defoliating plants.