212. Spialia dromus Pl ӧtz, 1884

WL: 13mm. This is a common savanna skipper frequently found in degraded areas, particularly agricultural lands, across Africa. It is easily mistaken for S. spio, from which it is distinguished by the presence of a solid rather than broken white band on the hindwing verso. Caterpillars feed on several species of Sterculiaceae and Tiliaceae .

Studied material. Cacheu: Caió, rare (JB).

Previous references. Regions: Quinara, Tombali. Authors: Mendes et al. (2007).

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