85. Cacyreus lingeus (Stoll, 1782)

WL: 14mm. The species is centred on the Guinea savanna and is distributed throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The caterpillars feed on species of Albizia and Acacia (Fabaceae)

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

Previous references. Regions: Quinara. Authors: Bivar-de-Sousa & Mendes (1999), Larsen (2005), Mendes et al. (2008).

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