Little Acraea (Acraea axina) Female

Family Nymphalide Heliconiiae 

For more information see the pictures of the male: http://saphotographs.blogspot.com/2012/06/little-acraea-acraea-axina.html

Little Acraea (Acraea axina)

Family Nymphalidae

 These butterflies are found in the northen regions, from Gauteng upwards.

 They are smallish butterflies with the male slightly brighter in colour to the female.

 Mainly they are found on flatlands with the males often perching on a prominant tree.

 Although their breeding season peaks in summer, young are found throughout the year.