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Dusky acraea

Telchinia esebria

Photo by Tiz
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Field Notes

Description:

Wingspan about 5-6 cm.

Habitat:

Meadowland close to Mbuluzi river

Species ID Suggestions

Dusky acraea

Hyalites esebria

Reference Link
NuwanChathuranga
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Comments (5)
Tiz
Thak you all for the ID suggestions and support!
Fanie
Agree with Nuwan. Genus name however has changed to Telchinia (Telchinia esebria)
KateBraun
http://www.sntc.org.sz/biodiversity/sdbutterflyinfo.asp?spid=895
KateBraun
The current name used for this species in southern Africa is Telchinia esebria.

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Mlawula Nature Reserve

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PublishedMarch 6, 2014

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