Natal Acraea (Acraea natalica)

Family Nymphalidae Heliconiinae

Large, with a wingspan of 55-65mm.

Foun d from Gauteng northwards and along the east coast.

 These butterflies not only have a difference between male and female, but also during the wet and dry seasons.

They prefer grassland areas.

Info: Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa (Steve Woodhall)