74. Anthene amarah amarah (Guérin-Méneville, 1849)

WL: 12mm. The species is typical of Sudan savanna and is known all along West Africa. The caterpillars also feed on several Fabaceae, and are reported to be associated with ants of the genera Crematogaster, Pheidole, Myrmicaria and Acantholepsis.

Studied material. Biombo: Quinhamel, 22.07.2009, 1♀ (BS 28937) . Cacheu: Caió, frequent (JB) . Gabú: Beli, 03- 05.07.2009, 1♂ 1♀ (BS 28871, 28936).

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

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