197. Acraea (Acraea) camaena (Drury, 1773)

WL: 32mm. This species flies in dry forest, usually in small numbers, though population explosions may occur. It ranges from Senegal to Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Congo and Angola. The caterpillars are known to feed on Passifloraceae and Verbenacaeae.

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

Previous references. Regions: Tombali. Authors: Ackery et al. (1995), D’Abrera (1997), Larsen (2005), Consciência et al. (2008).

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