Acraea translucida
# Acraea translucida

Acraea translucida, the translucent acraea, is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. It is found in Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Cameroon and possibly Ivory Coast and Benin.

## Description

Very close to Acraea penelope q.v.

## Biology

The habitat consists of forests.

Adult males mud-puddle and both sexes are attracted to flowers, especially those of Eupatorium odorata.

## Taxonomy

It is a member of the Acraea circeis species group - but see also Pierre & Bernaud, 2014

