48. Dapidodigma hymen (Fabricius, 1775)

WL: 17mm. Found mainly in semi-deciduous forests, D. hymen is distributed from Senegal to Cameroon. The caterpillars feed on several species of Alchornea (Euphorbiaceae), typically colonized by Oecophylla ants.

Studied material. Cacheu: Caió (JB), several specimens.

Previous references. Regions: Without a precise location. Authors: Libert (2004a), Larsen (2005), Mendes et al. (2008).

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