49. Aphnaeus orcas (Drury, 1782)

WL: 17mm. This is a forest species that ranges throughout tropical African forests. The caterpillars occur on host-plants of quite distinct families and are associated with ants belonging to several genera. Previous references. Regions: Bolama. Authors: Aurivillius (1910), Larsen (2005), Mendes et al. (2008). Probable abundance and proposed status. AB: R; CS: VU.