Subfamily ACRAEINAE

There is only one Australian species from this subfamily.  

Glasswing Butterflies

 

Acraea andromacha, wingspan 50mm  

The Glasswing butterfly also commonly called Little Greasy and Small Greasy. Its forewings are almost transparent with a few black spots. Its hind wings are creamy yellow with black spot patterns. We seldom see them in our area. The butterfly was wandering across the grass field in early spring when I took those pictures. More pictures and information in this page.

 

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Reference and Link:

1. Insects of Australia, CSIRO, Division of Entomology, Melbourne University Press, 2nd Edition 1991, p898.

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Last updated: January 14, 2006.