Broad-bordered Acraea vs Smooth rattlebox
Acraea anemosa compared with Crotalaria pallida
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-bordered Acraea | Smooth rattlebox |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Acraea | Crotalaria |
| Species | Acraea anemosa | Crotalaria pallida |
Conservation Status
Broad-bordered Acraea
LC — Least ConcernSmooth rattlebox
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-bordered Acraea | Smooth rattlebox |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-bordered Acraea
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Smooth rattlebox
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (El Salvador, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (4 countries).
Broad-bordered Acraea
The Broad-bordered Acraea (Acraea anemosa) is a species in the genus Acraea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Smooth rattlebox
No description available.
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