18. Nepheronia argia argia (Fabricius, 1775)

WL: 37mm. This species is reported to occur in forested areas of West Africa and was already known from Guinea-Bissau, although without specific location details. The caterpillars reportedly feed on Capparaceae and Celastraceae .

Studied material. Cacheu: Caió, not frequent (JB) . Tombali: Mato de Amidara (PNFC), 14.07.2009, 1♂ (BS 29249)

Previous references. Regions: Without a precise location. Authors: Larsen (2005), Bivar-de-Sousa et al. (2007).

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