123. Ypthima asterope asterope (Klug, 1832)

WL: 14mm. Y. asterope is typical of savanna and flies from Senegal to Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Djibouti. The species is also present in the eastern Mediterranean and from the Middle East to India. The hostplants consist of several species of Poaceae .

Studied material. Cacheu: Caió, locally common (JB) . Gabú: Taibata, woodland, 24.02.2013, 1♂ (SV) (CZ000010987); Fasadji, woodland , 19.02.2013, 1♂ (SV) (CZ000010988); Cansamanje, woodland, 21.02.2013, 1♂ (SV) (CZ000010989).

Previous references. Regions: Bissau, Tombali. Authors: Bivar-de-Sousa et al. (2008a).

Probable abundance and proposed status. AB: NF; CS: LC.