83. Lampides boeticus (Linnaeus, 1767)

WL: 16mm. This is a ubiquitous species widely distributed throughout the World. Caterpillars are polyphagous and live on Fabaceae, frequently inside the pods.

Studied material. Cacheu: Caió, 1 specimen (JB).

Previous references. Regions: Bafatá, Biombo, Bissau, Quinara. Authors: Aurivillius (1910), Larsen (2005), Mendes et al. (2008).

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