77. Anthene larydas (Cramer, 1780)

WL: 13mm. A. larydas is found in all types of forest, but may extend to Guinea savanna. It ranges along West Africa from Senegal to Nigeria, and also along Central and East Africa. The caterpillars feed on Fabaceae, usually accompanied by ants of the genera Crematogaster, Pheidole and Camponotus .

Studied material. Cacheu: Caió, frequent (JB) . Quinara: Buba Tombo (PNLC), 15- 17.07.2009 , 4♂ (BS 28930, 28938/28939, 28960); Cantanha (PNLC), 15.07.2009, 2♂ (BS 28946/28947). Tombali: Mato de Canamina (PNFC), 11.07.2009, 5♂ (BS 28940/28943, 28960); Mato de Lautchande (PNFC), 0 9.07.2009, 5♂ (BS 28944/ 28945, 28958/28959, 28965).

Previous references. Regions: Biombo, Cacheu, Quinara, Tombali. Authors: Larsen (2005), Mendes et al. (2008).

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