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Dancing Amber
Telchinia serena
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- 5,440 observations
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About
Acraea serena, the dancing acraea, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found throughout Africa south of the Sahara. It is the most common of the Acraea, from Dakar to Fort-Dauphin and from Yemen to the Cape.
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Recent sightings near Nairobi
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Jul 4, 2026Kilimani, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Benard KorosView observation from Jul 4, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Jun 12, 2026National Museum of KenyaObserver: Benard KorosView observation from Jun 12, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 30, 2026Kitenkela, KenyaObserver: Nicholas OpiyoView observation from May 30, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 30, 2026Kitenkela, KenyaObserver: Gloria LionaView observation from May 30, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 27, 2026Kajiado East, KE-KJ, KEObserver: Bakari Plants (Bakari Garise)View observation from May 27, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 13, 2025MPRX+56H Nairobi War Cemetery, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Benard KorosView observation from Aug 13, 2025 on iNaturalist