*102. Zizula hylax (Fabricius, 1775)

WL: 11mm. Z. hylax occurs throughout most of Africa, the Oriental Region and in Australasia, including several Pacific Islands . Although it has only been reported from Guinea-Bissau now, its presence was expected (Larsen 2005). The caterpillars are polyphagous, known to feed on Acanthaceae, Oxalidaceae, Verbenaceae and Zygophyllaceae .

Studied material. Cacheu: Caió, some specimens (JB).

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