242. Parnara monasi Trimen, 1889
WL: 15mm. P. monasi is not a common savanna skipper and occurs across Africa with the exception of very dry areas. The caterpillars feed on Poaceae, sugar-cane ( Saccharum officinarum) included, mainly close to humid areas.
Previous references. Regions: Oio. Authors: Bacelar (1949) as B. fatuella, Mendes et al. (2007) .
Probable abundance and proposed status. AB: R; CS: I.