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Post by cabintom on Feb 23, 2014 10:13:27 GMT -8
I've tried using Bernaud's Determination Key at acraea.com, but I can't seem to nail down which species this is. Closest I've found is A. egina but the hindwing ventral border is fairly different on my specimen from what he has pictured on his website. The dorsal suffusion also isn't helping...
Thanks!
Tom
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Post by cabintom on Feb 23, 2014 10:22:44 GMT -8
Don't know why I couldn't attach both photos to the first post...
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Post by lepidofrance on Feb 23, 2014 13:17:20 GMT -8
Would be easier to help learning the collecting data ! From Greenland ? or from Patagonia ?
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Post by africaone on Feb 23, 2014 14:04:47 GMT -8
Acraea egina female
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Post by cabintom on Feb 24, 2014 1:32:06 GMT -8
Would be easier to help learning the collecting data ! From Greenland ? or from Patagonia ? Sorry! You're right of course. It was caught in my backyard, here in Bunia, Ituri, DRC. |
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Post by cabintom on Feb 24, 2014 9:30:43 GMT -8
Thanks Thierry! Is the dentation on the hindwings usually that variable? All other egina specimens (including females) I've caught match up with Bernaud's samples. Also, would you happen to know if this form has a specific name? |
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Post by africaone on Feb 24, 2014 23:12:17 GMT -8
the best is to visit Bernaud's site that is the most complete doc you can find on Acraea (it is reliable as the scientific side is supported by Jacques Pierre).
The female is quite variable
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