73. Anthene princeps Butler, 1876

WL: 13mm. A. princeps is a Guinea savanna element distributed in West Africa from Senegal to Nigeria, and extending south to most of the continent. Libert (2010) reports the species from Guinea-Bissau, explicitly from Cantanha, Coli and Cumbijã. The caterpillars feed on several Fabaceae of the genera Millettia, Entada and Albizia . Previous references. Regions: Quinara, Tombali. Authors: Mendes et al. (2008), Libert (2010). Probable abundance and proposed status. AB: NF; CS: I.