*39. Pentila preussi fayei Stempffer, 1963

WL: 18mm. Previously unknown in Guinea-Bissau, this forest species was collected in the Cantanhez forest . It was originally described from the Senegalese protected forest of Santiaba Mandjak and reported from the Guinea coastal forest. The nominate subspecies is known to occur in Guinea (Fouta Djallon) , Sierra Leone and the Ivory Coast. Caterpillars are also thought to feed on blue-green algae (Cyanophyta).

Studied material. Tombali: Mato de Canamina (PNFC), 10.07.2009, 2♂ 1♀ (BS 28840/28842); Mato de Cambeque (PNFC), 13.07.2009, 1♂ (BS 28843); Mato de Lautchande (PNFC), 9- 13.07.2009, 2♂ 1♀ (BS 28844/ 28846).

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