The translucent forewing and aposematic colours of the Garden Acraea is a good means of identifying this common butterfly.
The translucent forewing and aposematic colours of the Garden Acraea is a good means of identifying this common butterfly. A good example of Mullerian Mimicry in a large family.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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